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 Mid-Autumn Festival in America?
Thanksgiving
Why is it called the Moon Festival?
Because the moon is the biggest and brightest
Why did Hou Yi get the elixir of immortality?
He shot down 9 of the 10 suns.
What do people do with the moon?
They worship the moon
Did people write poems?
Yes.
We eat turkey for Thanksgiving, what do Chinese people eat for Mid-Autumn Festival?
Mooncakes
When is the festival in 2023?
September 29
What did Emperor Xuanzong of Tang do on the moon?
He listened to music and watched deities dance.
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What kind of wine did people drink?
Osmanthus wine
Is this holiday celebrated only in China?
No! All over the world.
When does the festival start?
The 15th day on the 8th lunar month
What did Hou Yi do for his wife once she went to the moon?
He laid out mooncakes and fruits for her.
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
Celebrating family.
Name one poem related to the moon
Quiet Night Thought.
Who gave Hou Yi the elixir?
The Heavenly Queen.
What's red, yellow, and floats in the sky or on the water
Lanterns
Name one kind 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.
Just like how Lunar New Year is the most popular holiday in China other than the Moon Festival, what is the most popular holiday in America besides Thanksgiving?
Christmas