Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China and an important festival in the Chinese world. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month every year. The Mid-Autumn Festival has rich and colorful traditional customs and delicious food, which makes people feel deep affection and friendship during this festival. Next, let's learn about the traditional customs and food of Mid-Autumn Festival.

traditional customs

appreciating the moon

One of the most important traditional customs in Mid-Autumn Festival is appreciating the moon. On this night, people will put moon cakes, melons and fruits and tea at home or outdoors, and enjoy delicious food while enjoying the moon. At the same time, there will be some interesting activities to enjoy the moon, such as solve riddles on the lanterns, flower lanterns and so on.

offering sacrifices to the moon

Another important traditional custom of Mid-Autumn Festival is offering sacrifices to the moon. People will put moon cakes, melons and fruits, flowers, candles and other items at home or in public places to worship the moon and express their reverence for the moon.

chrysanthemum viewing

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a good time to enjoy chrysanthemums. People will plant all kinds of chrysanthemums at home or in the park, appreciate the beauty of flowers and feel the breath of autumn.

food

moon cakes

The most classic food in Mid-Autumn Festival is moon cakes. Moon cake is a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival food with a long history and rich cultural connotation. There are many kinds of moon cakes with different tastes, such as lotus seed cake, bean paste moon cake and Wuren moon cake.

grapefruit

There is also a special food in Mid-Autumn Festival, namely grapefruit. Grapefruit is a kind of nutritious and delicious fruit, and it is also one of the essential foods for Mid-Autumn Festival. People will cut the grapefruit open, take out the pulp, and add spices such as sugar and honey to make grapefruit honey.

Cakes

Besides moon cakes and grapefruit, there are many other delicacies in Mid-Autumn Festival, such as cakes. Pastry is a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival food, which has various tastes and practices, such as Osmanthus Jelly, Songhua cake, and souffle.

Ending

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival full of warmth and joy. Traditional customs and delicious food make people feel deep affection and friendship during this festival. I hope everyone can enjoy the moon and taste delicious food with their family and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival and have a happy holiday.