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The Origin of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the important tra...
The Origin of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the important traditional festivals in China. According to legend, it originated from the sacrifice activities of ancient people to the moon goddess during the ancient Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. As time passed, it gradually developed into a festival of worshipping the moon and enjoying the moonlight, as well as a festival of family reunion.The Customs of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival has some fixed customs, including watching the moon, eating moon cakes, guessing lantern riddles and lighting lanterns. On that day, people usually go to the square to watch the full moon and eat moon cakes. At the same time, there will be some interesting activities such as guessing lantern riddles and lighting lanterns in some places. In addition, in order to share the joy of the festival, people will often send moon cakes as gifts to relatives and friends.The Taste of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival is also a festival of taste. One of the symbols of the festival is "mooncake", which was originally used to send to people as a sacrifice in ancient times. Now it has become a delicious snack. There are many kinds of mooncakes, including bean paste, egg yolk, meat and other fillings. In addition, in order to express their thanks to the moon goddess, people will often hold some special activities such as praying and sacrificing to the moon goddess.The Cultural Significance of the FestivalThe Mid-Autumn Festival has rich cultural significance. First of all, it is a festival of family reunion. On that day, family members from all over the country will come together to celebrate this festival. Secondly, it is also a festival that shows appreciation for teachers. On that day, students will often visit their teachers to express their gratitude for their guidance and education in their studies. In addition, it is also a festival that shows respect for ancestors. On that day, people will often go to the cemetery to pay respects to their ancestors and sweep the tombs.The Differences between Chinese and Western FestivalsThe Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival, while Christmas is a western festival. The differences between these two festivals are very obvious. First of all, their cultural backgrounds are different. The Mid-Autumn Festival originated from ancient China and was initially a sacrifice activity to the moon goddess, while Christmas originated from western Europe and was initially a festival to commemorate Jesus Christ's birthday. Secondly, their celebration methods are different. The Mid-Autumn Festival is mainly to watch the moon and eat moon cakes while Christmas is mainly to send gifts and sing songs. Finally, their cultural connotations are different. The Mid-Autumn Festival emphasizes family reunion and respect for ancestors while Christmas emphasizes Christian belief and love for each other.