Facts
Another name for Mid-Autumn Festival?
Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival
Who is Chang E'?
The wife of Hou Yi.
Is guessing riddles a traditional way to celebrate?
Yes
Do people gather with their families during Mid-Autumn Festival?
What is the Festival in America similar to Mid-Autumn Festival?
Thanksgiving
Why is it called the Moon Festival?
Because the moon is the biggest and brightest
Why did Hou Yi shut down 9 of the 10 suns?
According to the myth, there were originally ten suns in the sky, which took turns rising and setting. However, one day, all ten suns rose together, causing the earth to scorch and the people to suffer. To save the world, Hou Yi, a skilled archer, shot down nine of the ten suns, leaving only one to provide light and warmth
What do people do with the moon?
They worship (or look, appreciate) the moon
Did people write poems?
Yes.
What is Mid-Autumn Festival being called in Japan?
Tsukimi, which directly translates to “looking at the moon.”
When is the festival in 2021?
September 21
Who gave Hou Yi the elixir and why?
Queen Mother of the West.
Reward him of shutting down9 suns.
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Name three kinds of mooncake filling.
Lotus seed paste, red bean paste, jujube paste, five kernels, different fruits, pork, peppersalt, ham, honey, lard, sugar, mung bean, taro paste, chocolate, coffee, and ice cream.
What is Mid-Autumn Festival being called in Vietnam?
The Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is called Tet Trung Thu and is also known as Tet Thieu Nhi, or Children’s Festival.
When is the festival in lunar calendar?
The 15th day on the 8th lunar month
Why Chang E steal the elixir of immortality from the Hou Yi?
Chang E fears that someone might steal it or that Hou Yi might change his mind and consume it, she decided to drink it herself. This act of taking the elixir was driven by a mix of fear, love, and the desire to protect the elixir from falling into the wrong hands.
What are the four major traditional festivals in China?
Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival
When did this holiday first appear in China?
During the Qin Dynasty
How many days off do Korea have in the Mid-Autumn Festival?
What's the name of this poem and who's the author?
"May we all be blessed with longevity,
Though thousands of miles apart, we are still able to share the beauty of the moon together."
"Water Melody, When shall we have a bright moon？"
By Su Shi
What did Hou Yi do for his wife once she went to the moon?
He laid out mooncakes and fruits for her.
After Chang E ascended to the moon, Hou Yi was heartbroken and missed his wife deeply. To show his love and longing for her, he would set up an altar with her favorite foods and offer sacrifices to her. This act of devotion and remembrance is said to be the origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival, where people celebrate by eating mooncakes and gazing at the moon, hoping to catch a glimpse of Chang E. This festival is a time for family reunions and expressing love and gratitude, much like Hou Yi's dedication to his beloved wife.
What's red, yellow, and floats in the sky or on the water
Lanterns
What kind of wine did people drink?
Osmanthus wine
How do Chinese Filipinos celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival?
Chinese Filipinos like to play Pua Tiong Chiu ( 博餅; ), a popular dice game that is said to have originated from China’s Fujian province – where most of the country’s Chinese immigrants first came.
The game consists of rolling six dice into a large bowl; the winner, based on number combinations, gets mooncake as a prize. To win the largest piece of mooncake, you need to roll at least four “fours” or five of the same number.