Because mooncakes symbolize reunion and people's yearning for a happy life.

Moon cakes have become a must-eat food during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Many people think this is related to the legend of Chang'e, but in fact, Chang'e's life on the moon is just a myth and legend, not a real person.

Therefore, eating moon cakes is obviously not a custom to commemorate Chang'e.

1. Development of mooncakes As we all know, mooncakes are a seasonal food during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Some people say that because the moon cake is round, it symbolizes the moon in the sky.

Some people also say that mooncakes should be with the moon in the sky to reflect the good wishes of the person they want to meet.

Moon cakes, also known as Hu cakes, palace cakes, moon cakes, reunion cakes, etc., are sacrifices to the moon god during the Mid-Autumn Festival in ancient times. They are low-priced and suitable as desserts for each other as ceremonial gifts, and they have been passed down to this day.

2. The meaning of moon cakes Because the shape of moon cakes is similar to the full moon, they are also called moon cakes.

"August 15 yen, Mid-Autumn moon cakes are sweet and sweet", this sentence reflects the ancient custom of eating moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

During the ancient folk Mid-Autumn Festival, moon cakes were used to worship the moon and pray for happiness and peace.

Later, people gradually developed the habit of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mooncakes, as a symbol of family reunion, have gradually become holiday gifts.

There are also several versions of its origin.

3. The development of mooncakes Mooncakes have a long history in China.

According to historical records, as early as the Yin and Zhou Dynasties, there was a "Taishi Cake" in Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas to commemorate the wisdom of Taishi Wenzhong.

It is the "ancestor" of Chinese mooncakes.

During the Han Dynasty, Zhang Wei was sent to the Western Regions. He introduced sesame and nuts, and added auxiliary ingredients for making mooncakes.

At this time, a round cake filled with walnut kernels was called "Hu pie".