Mid-Autumn Festival

The white tree stalking crow in the atrium, the cold and silent wet osmanthus... finally arrived at the long-awaited Mid-Autumn Festival. On the 15th day of the lunar calendar, it is a traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. This is the middle of the year, so it is called the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the Chinese lunar calendar, the year is divided into four seasons, and each season is divided into three parts: Meng, Zhong and Ji. Therefore, Mid-Autumn Festival is also called Zhongqiu. The moon on August 15 is more round and brighter than the full moons of other months, so it is also called "Moonlight" and "August Festival". This night, people look up to the sky like a jade plate. Naturally, I will look forward to family reunion. The wanderer far away from home is also relying on his own thoughts about his hometown and his loved ones. Therefore, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Reunion Festival.

My family has a Mid-Autumn Festival, only need to prepare grapefruit, lotus root, and moon cake. But Mom and Dad told me that in other places, there is an activity of "Autumn Festival". In the evening, worship the moon god. Also set up a big incense case, put on moon cakes, watermelon, apples, red dates, plums, grapes and other sacrifices. Among them, moon cakes and watermelons are absolutely indispensable. Other places are very particular, watermelon should be cut into lotus shape. Under the moon, the moon image is placed in the direction of the moon, and the red column is burning. The whole family worships the moon in turn, and then the housewife cuts the reunion moon cake. Housewives must pre-calculate how many people in the family, at home, in the field, must be counted together. Can't cut more, can't cut it, and the size must be the same.

Mid-Autumn Festival, the most important activity of people is to enjoy the moon and eat moon cakes. It is said that China has a custom of enjoying the moon since ancient times. In the Book of Rites, there is a record of "Autumn Festival", worshipping the moon god. In the Tang Dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival rewarded the moon, playing the monthly skin pages for the prevailing. In the Song Dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival was more prosperous, according to the "Tokyo Dreams Record": "Mid-Autumn Night, the home decorated with Taiwanese, the folks compete for the restaurant to play the moon." On this day, all the stores in Beijing, The restaurant has to be re-decorated, the archway is draped in color, and fresh fruit and fine food are sold. The night market is full of excitement, and the people are on the platform. Some rich families enjoy the moon on their pavilions and pavilions, and they can also arrange sacrifices. They can also arrange a feast. Members of the group members, sharing a monthly chat.

Watching the moon is so white and bright, bright and transparent. I can't help but say, "It's beautiful!"

Jiangxi Yichunfeng City Shangtang three small five grade: Lei Yuxuan