Traditions about Mid-Autumn Festival in China中国中秋节的传统As one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festivalfalls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, September 24 this year
中秋节是中国最重要的传统节日之一,今年农历8 月 15 日,对应公历 9 月 24 日
It takes its name from the fact that it is always celebrated in the middle of the autumnseason
The day is also known as the Moon Festival, as at that time of the year themoon is at its roundest and brightest
中秋的名字来源于秋季中期时节,每年的这个时候月亮是最圆最亮的
This day is also considered a harvest festival since fruit, vegetables and grain havebeen harvested by this time
这一天也被认为是收获的节日,人们在这个时候收获了水果、蔬菜和谷物
It is an evening celebration where families gather together to light lanterns, eat mooncakes and appreciate the round moon
The full moon is a symbol for family r