Tag Mid-Autumn Festival

Festivals & Holidays

Comparing Halloween and China’s Hungry Ghost Festival: Celebrating the Spirit World

While Halloween today is about costumes and candy, it originates from ancient Celtic rituals to honor the dead. Compare this with China’s Hungry Ghost Festival, where families offer food and prayers to restless spirits. Both festivals share a common theme of honoring the deceased, but their customs, origins, and cultural meanings differ. Dive into the history and rituals of both holidays, exploring their fascinating connections to the supernatural.

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October 27, 2025

Chinese Culture & Tradition, Chinese History & Legend, Festivals & Holidays

7 Fascinating Stories Behind the Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is filled with mooncakes and legends—but behind its glowing lanterns lie centuries of stories about love, rebellion, poetry, and immortality. From the moon goddess Chang’e to the Jade Rabbit pounding herbs for the elixir of life, here are seven fascinating tales that reveal the cultural heart of this beloved festival.

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October 6, 2025

Chinese Culture & Tradition, Chinese History & Legend

The Chinese Calendar and the 24 Seasons

The Chinese lunisolar calendar and its 24 solar terms, often called the “24 seasons,” blend myth, science, and tradition. From ancient astronomy to modern life, these seasonal markers continue to guide agriculture, festivals, and cultural practices across East Asia. Explore their origins, spread, and enduring relevance in today’s world.

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September 22, 2025

Chinese Culture & Tradition, Festivals & Holidays

Celebrating China’s Mid-Autumn Festival: Traditions, Legends, and Cultural Significance

The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of China’s most important and widely celebrated holidays. Held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar (usually in September or early October), the festival marks the full harvest moon and serves as a time for family reunions, thanksgiving, and celebrating the beauty of the moon. This year, it falls on September 17, 2024. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

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September 17, 2024