Is there really a ghost in Mid-Autumn Festival? There are no ghosts in Mid-Autumn Festival. Folks say that the gate of hell is closed and the dead appear, which is just a feudal superstition. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival for ancestor worship and memory, and should not be regarded as supernatural. Therefore, there is no ghost on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival.
Can I stay up late on Mid-Autumn Festival? Yes However, it is recommended to stay up less, and occasionally staying up late has little effect, but staying up late for a long time is very harmful to your health. Staying up late can easily affect the normal function of the body and affect health. Such as endocrine disorders, digestive disorders, memory loss, decreased immunity and so on.
Why do you eat ducks in Mid-Autumn Festival? Many places in the country will choose to eat ducks in July and a half. Because ducks swim in the water, they take the meaning of river lanterns to pray. There is also a saying that "duck" means "pressure", which is homophonic. Eating duck is to suppress the "soul", which is a bit far-fetched, because "duck" and "pressure" are different in many places. People in Dongguan usually eat duck stewed with lotus root.
To sum up, there are no ghosts on Mid-Autumn Night. The festive significance of Mid-Autumn Festival reflects the respect and filial piety of China people to their ancestors, and also emphasizes the respect and comfort to the dead and ghosts.