According to legend, there were ten suns in the ancient sky, which appeared at the same time. Every day, the sun dries the crops, and the people have no living space at all. At this time, Hou Yi was just a civilian hero. He has great strength. He felt very uncomfortable looking at the suffering people. So he opened the bow, and the bow matched his divine power, leaving only one of the ten suns. He also announced that the last sun must rise and set on time.

Houyi's wife's name is Chang 'e, and Houyi sought the elixir from the Queen Mother, but out of love for Chang 'e, Houyi did not hide it and gave it to Chang 'e for safekeeping. However, Meng Peng suddenly appeared and threatened Chang 'e to hand over the elixir. Chang 'e quickly swallowed the elixir and became a fairy. Hou Yi sighed at the sky, and when he cried, he found that the moon was particularly bright. When he looked at it, there was a figure of Chang 'e, so Hou Yi began to order people to commemorate Chang 'e.

Origin of the festival

Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival, Moonlight Birthday, Moon Festival, Autumn Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Moon Festival, Moon Festival and Reunion Festival, is a traditional folk festival in China. The Mid-Autumn Festival originated from the worship of celestial phenomena and evolved from the worship of the moon in autumn night in ancient times. Since ancient times, Mid-Autumn Festival has had folk customs such as offering sacrifices to the moon, enjoying the moon, eating moon cakes, watching lanterns, enjoying osmanthus and drinking osmanthus wine. It has been circulating for a long time.

The Mid-Autumn Festival originated in ancient times, popularized in the Han Dynasty and shaped in the Tang Dynasty. Mid-Autumn Festival is a synthesis of autumn seasonal customs, most of which have ancient origins. As one of the important customs of folk festivals, offering sacrifices to the moon has gradually evolved into activities such as appreciating and praising the moon. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a colorful and precious cultural heritage. The full moon is a symbol of people's reunion, a sustenance for missing their hometown and relatives, and hopes for a bumper harvest and happiness.

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