**The Origin of the Mid-Autumn Festival**

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most traditional and important festivals in China， celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month each year. It is a time for family reunions， moon gazing， and enjoying delicious mooncakes.

The festival has a history of over 3，000 years. According to legend， it originated during the Shang Dynasty (around 1600–1046 BCE)， when people worshipped the moon as a symbol of fertility and harvest. Over time， 嵩明人才网_嵩明招聘网_嵩明人才招聘信息网 the festival became more popular during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE).

One of the most famous stories related to the Mid-Autumn Festival is the tale of Chang’e， 鞍山市速鼎股份有限公司 the Moon Goddess. According to the legend，莆田市荔城区谱家佳网络工作室 Chang’e was a beautiful woman who drank an elixir of immortality to save her husband from a dangerous situation. She then flew to the moon，上海薇芸含科技有限公司 where she lives alone with a jade rabbit. This story is often told during the festival， reminding people of the importance of love and sacrifice.

Another important tradition is the custom of eating mooncakes. These round pastries symbolize completeness and reunion. Families gather to share mooncakes， light lanterns， and admire the full moon， which is believed to be the brightest and fullest that year.

Today上海薇芸含科技有限公司， the Mid-Autumn Festival not only reflects Chinese cultural heritage but also brings people together， promoting harmony and happiness. It is a celebration of family， culture， and the beauty of nature.