The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival

We are most familiar with the story of Chang'e flying to the moon. First, her descendant shot down the nine extra suns, and then God rewarded him with becoming an immortal. He was reluctant to give up the medicine to his wife (Chang'e), so he gave the medicine to Chang'e for safekeeping. On August 15th, Chang'e took the elixir and flew to the moon.

As for why Chang'e took medicine, there are several theories, which are not listed here. Descendants miss Chang'e, so every year on this day, Chang'e's favorite food will be placed in the garden, which later evolved into a custom. , it is also said that after people heard that Chang'e became an immortal, they all set up incense burners under the moon to pray for peace to Chang'e who became an immortal. After that, it happened every year and was passed down from generation to generation, and it evolved into a festival. Since this day is the Mid-Autumn Festival, people call it "Mid-Autumn Festival".

Mid-Autumn Festival Customs

1. Mooncakes. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are indispensable. They symbolize reunion, perfection, and are our sustenance for family ties. On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, relatives and friends give moon cakes to each other, which is a manifestation of family affection and social connection. On the night of the festival, the family will gather in front of the incense table to cut moon cakes and eat them. Everyone has to eat them, which represents that they are a member of the family and a symbol of group membership. ?

2. Set up incense tables. Mid-Autumn Festival is also a festival to worship the moon. People will set up incense tables, light incense, put fruits, moon cakes, etc. The incense tables are placed in the courtyard to express their worship to the moon. , also expresses people's admiration for God. ?

3. Appreciating the moon. The moon is very beautiful on this day. It was initiated by ancient literati and poets. Their poems and works made this activity gradually become a custom. On this day, the whole family enjoys the moon together, which is called Perfection, a person wandering outside admiring the moon will feel extremely lonely. No matter what, on this day, we can't help but look at the moon a few times.

Ancient poems, stories and poems about the Mid-Autumn Festival

1. The most famous Mid-Autumn poem

"Shui Diao Ge Tou"

Song Dynasty· Su Shi

When will the bright moon come? Ask the sky for wine.

I don’t know what year it is today in the palace in the sky.

I want to ride the wind back home, but I am afraid of the beautiful buildings and jade buildings.

It is too cold at high places.

Dancing to clear the shadow, how can it be like being in the human world?

Turn to the Zhu Pavilion, where the Qihu is low and the light shines without sleep.

There should be no hatred, why should we be reunited when we say goodbye?

People have joys and sorrows, and the moon waxes and wanes.

This is a difficult thing to do in ancient times.

I wish you a long life and a long life.

2. The most sentimental Mid-Autumn poems

"Looking at the Moon and Huaiyuan"

Zhang Jiuling of the Tang Dynasty

The bright moon rises on the sea, the end of the world*** at this time.

Lover complains about the distant night, but falls in love at night.

When the candle is extinguished, it is filled with pity and light, and when I put on my clothes, I feel the dew.

I can’t bear to give it away, but I still have a good night’s sleep.

3. The most imaginative Mid-Autumn Poetry

"Magnolia Slowness"

Xin Qiji of the Song Dynasty

Poor this evening moon, I wish to Where to go?

It’s another world. I can only see it over there. The light and shadow are to the east?

The sky is out of the sky, the sky is full of sweat, but the wind is blowing brightly to send you the Mid-Autumn Festival?

Who can connect the flying mirror without roots? If Chang'e doesn't marry, who will stay?

It is said that there is no reason to go through the bottom of the sea, and being in a trance makes people sad.

Afraid of thousands of miles of whales, the Jade Palace and the Qiong Tower will be destroyed vertically and horizontally.

A shrimp and a toad are worthy of bathing in water. How can a jade rabbit explain the ups and downs?

If everything is fine, how can it gradually become like a hook?

4. The most affectionate Mid-Autumn Poems

"Moon Night"

Du Fu of the Tang Dynasty

Tonight in Yanzhou, there is only one moon in my boudoir. Watch alone.

I pity my children from afar, but I still remember Chang'an.

The fragrant mist and clouds make the servant girl wet, and the clear jade arms are cold.

Whenever I lean on the virtual guise, my tears will dry up under my eyes.

5. The most sentimental Mid-Autumn poems

"Mid-Autumn Moon"

Song Dynasty Su Shi

The dusk clouds have collected and overflowed with the cold, silver and white Turning the jade plate silently,

This life and this night will not last well. Where can I see the bright moon next year?

6. The Most Magnificent Mid-Autumn Poems

"Niannujiao·Passing Through the Dongting"

Song Dynasty·Zhang Xiaoxiang

The green grass in Dongting is close to the Mid-Autumn Festival , not even a bit charming.

The 30,000 hectares of Yujian Qiongtian are just one leaf of my boat.

The bright moon shines brightly, and the bright river has its shadow, both inside and outside are clear.

It’s hard to tell you the beauty of it when you understand it leisurely.

Yingnian Mountain has been on the outside for many years, and the solitary light shines on it, and the liver and gallbladder are all covered with ice and snow.

Short hair, slender collar and cold sleeves, steady and calm in the vast sky.

Walk across the Xijiang River, pour the Beidou carefully, and treat everything as a guest.

Howling alone on the side of the ship, I don’t know what night it is.

7. The most masculine Mid-Autumn Festival poem

"Midnight Wu Song Autumn Song"

Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty

A piece of Chang'an In the moon, there is the sound of thousands of households pounding clothes.

The autumn wind never blows away, but there is always love between the two.

Whenever the Hulu are defeated, a good man will stop his expedition.

8. The coldest Mid-Autumn Festival poem

"Looking at the Moon in the Pavilion on the Night of August 15th"

Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty

In the Past On the night of August 15th, beside the apricot garden by the Qujiang Pool.

On the night of August 15th this year, in front of the Shatou Water Museum in Penpu.

Looking to the northwest, where is my hometown? To the southeast, I can see how full the moon is.

No one could catch the wind yesterday, but tonight the light is as clear as in previous years.

9. The Loneliest Mid-Autumn Poems

"Looking at the Moon on the Fifteenth Night"

Wang Jian of the Tang Dynasty

The white trees in the atrium are covered with crows, cold The dew wets the sweet-scented osmanthus silently.

Tonight, when the moon is bright and everyone looks around, I don’t know who is missing my autumn thoughts.

10. The saddest Mid-Autumn Festival poem

"Qihuai"

Qing Dynasty·Huang Jingren

A few times I sat under the flowers and played the flute. The Yinhan red wall looks into the distance.

It seems that these stars are not last night, for whom the wind and dew stand at midnight.

After all the lingering thoughts, the cocoon is drawn out, and the heartache is peeled off.

It was March or May of 1935, but the glass of wine still lingered.