🌝 The Basics
This is the season when the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated.
What is autumn (or fall)?
This sweet, round pastry is the most famous Mid-Autumn treat.
What is a mooncake?
Families often gather to do this together while celebrating the festival.
What is spending time with family?
This bright object in the sky is the main focus of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
What is the Moon?
The round shape of a mooncake represents this glowing object.
What is the full moon?
Families often gather together for this evening activity.
What is eating dinner together?
This other name for the holiday highlights what’s being celebrated.
What is the Moon Festival?
This peaceful nighttime activity involves looking up at the sky with family.
What is moon gazing?
This is the main reason people celebrate — to be with loved ones.
What is family reunion?
The circular shape of decorations and foods represents this idea.
What is unity or togetherness?
Red bean paste and salted egg yolks are popular fillings in this dessert.
What are mooncakes?
Some communities host these colorful nighttime events.
What are lantern parades or festivals?
What is the 15th day of the 8th lunar month?
These bright paper crafts are often carried by children during the festival.
What are lanterns?
People sometimes write or draw on these round lanterns for fun.
What are wishes or pictures?