The name of the Mid-Yuan Festival originated in the Northern Wei Dynasty, but it is also called Ghost Festival and July 31 in some areas. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is usually the custom of setting off river lanterns and burning paper ingots. So what's the point of eating on the Mid-Autumn Festival? How much do you know about the legend of the Mid-Autumn Festival? Let's take a look.

Even on the Ghost Festival, there are also foods that belong to this festival. Some people may eat them to exorcise ghosts, while others eat them to pray for blessings. So what should we eat on the Mid-Autumn Festival? As shown below:

1. Eat Duck

On the Mid-Autumn Festival, many places in the country will choose to eat duck. Because "duck" and "pressure" are homonyms, many people think that eating duck can suppress ghosts. There is also a saying that eating ducks on the Mid-Autumn Festival is to let ducks carry their ancestors across Naihe Bridge, which has formed a tradition over time. Moreover, the Mid-Autumn Festival happens to be in beginning of autumn season, so eating ducks still has many benefits.

2. Eating Seto powder

In some areas such as Dongguan, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a habit of eating Seto powder, which is almost universal in Dongguan. Of course, different areas have different ways to eat seto powder.

3. Steamed lotus root

Lotus root is a seasonal dish in this season. Eating lotus root on the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a saying that the lotus root is broken and the silk is connected, expressing one's thoughts about ancestors and deceased relatives.

4. Eat rough tea and light rice

In some places in Shandong, the Mid-Autumn Festival is called "Pinch Festival" by local people, and every family has the custom of eating rough tea and light rice.

5. Eat flat food

In Dongxian Township, Jiangsu Province, many villagers eat flat food (a kind of food made of flour and sugar) on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

6. Eat "Dumplings"

On the rooftop of Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, they will eat "Dumplings", a kind of food similar to spring rolls, on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

That's the eating custom of the Mid-Autumn Festival.