"When the Moon is full,Mankind is One!"
I have forever been enchanted by the magickal moon, and I am always eager for any reason to bask in its moonbeams. So l found a perfect reason to celebrate it tonight. For tonight in China, they will celebrate their Mid Autumn Festival. The origin of this 'celestial' festival dates back thousands of years and is derived from the tradition of worshiping the Goddess of the Moon. The festival also celebrates a bountiful Autumn Harvest as farmers celebrate the end of the summer harvesting season. Traditionally, this a day for Chinese families and friends to gather together in scenic locations to admire t
he Mid Autumn Harvest Moon, light lanterns and feast on Mooncakes.
"Chinese people believe that on this day, the moon is the roundest and brightest, signaling a time of completeness and abundance. During the festival, children are delighted to stay up past midnight, parading multi-colored lantens into the wee hours, as families take to the street to moon-gaze. It is also a romantic night for lovers, who sit holding hands on hilltops, riverbanks and park benches...captivated by the brightest moon of the year!" Now THIS is my kind of festival, celebrating two of my favorite things,,,Moonlight and Autumn! Why can't we celebrate this here?
he Mid Autumn Harvest Moon, light lanterns and feast on Mooncakes. "Chinese people believe that on this day, the moon is the roundest and brightest, signaling a time of completeness and abundance. During the festival, children are delighted to stay up past midnight, parading multi-colored lantens into the wee hours, as families take to the street to moon-gaze. It is also a romantic night for lovers, who sit holding hands on hilltops, riverbanks and park benches...captivated by the brightest moon of the year!" Now THIS is my kind of festival, celebrating two of my favorite things,,,Moonlight and Autumn! Why can't we celebrate this here?
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5 comments:
Those lanterns are beautiful! Must look wonderful in person.
Oh, what wonderful pictures. That would be beautiful to see in person. I am going to have to research that one. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Those cakes look nice.
I've actually heard of this before. It's BEAUTIFUL!
And I agree...why DON'T we celebrate this here?
BTW, those cakes look yummy.
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I just love the whole idea of this festival...everything about it. Too bad we don't have something so wonderful here!
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