The Mid-Autumn Festival on July 15th, also known as Ghost Festival and Orchid Festival, is a traditional festival for ancestor worship in China. According to folklore, on the first day of the seventh lunar month, the gate of hell (the gate of hell) will be opened, and ghosts in the underworld will run out to look for food in the world. Therefore, on the night of July 15, people think it is best not to go out to avoid bumping into good brothers.

The saying that you can't go out at night on the Mid-Autumn Festival stems from people's awe and belief in ghosts. On this day, people will express their grief for the dead and their gratitude to their ancestors by worshipping, burning paper money and setting off river lanterns. Don't go out at night, in order to avoid disturbing the activities of ghosts, but also to protect themselves and their families from adverse effects.

Of course, in modern society, many people no longer strictly follow this traditional taboo. However, the custom of not going out at night on the Mid-Autumn Festival is still preserved in many areas. For some people, this is not only a superstition, but also a respect and inheritance of traditional culture.

Tradition of the Mid-Autumn Festival:

1, burning paper money and candle lights. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will burn a lot of paper money and candles to express their thoughts and memory of their ancestors and the dead. At the same time, it is also a way to pray for ancestors and gods to protect themselves and their families.

2. Offering food and drinks. Traditionally, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also a day to worship ancestors and the dead. On this day, people will prepare various sacrifices, such as candy, fruit, cakes, etc., for ancestors and the dead to enjoy.

3. Burn incense and pray. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a day to worship ancestors and the dead. People will burn incense and pray in front of ancestral temples or cemeteries to express their gratitude and thoughts to ancestors and the dead.

4. Mourn and miss the dead. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a day to remember the old friends. People will express their thoughts and feelings for their deceased relatives by burning incense to worship their ancestors and visiting graves.

The above contents should be combined with the actual situation for reference only.