The origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival dates back to the ancient practice of worshipping the moon. The ancient "Xiyue" (Moon-Worshipping) ceremony, recorded in The Rites of Zhou, was also held in autumn to give thanks to heaven and earth. The legend of Chang’e added a romantic touch to the bright moon.
As time passed, moon-worshipping evolved into a time for family reunion: round mooncakes are eaten to hold dear one’s longing, the "touhu" (arrow-throwing) game is played to convey wishes for comp
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