Here is the English translation of the history and legends of the Mid-Autumn Festival:
**History of the Mid-Autumn Festival:**
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that dates back over 3,000 years. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month in the Chinese calendar, which usually falls in September or October. The festival is not only a time to honor the moon but also a family reunion and a celebration of harvest.
There are several legends and stories associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, but one of the most well-known is about the ancient Chinese hero Hou Yi.
**Legends of the Mid-Autumn Festival:**
1. **The Legend of Hou Yi and the Moon:**
The story of Hou Yi is about a legendary archer who was so skilled that he could shoot any target from a great distance. Hou Yi received the elixir of immortality from the gods, which allowed him to live forever. However, he decided to share this with his wife, Chang'e. But when Chang'e drank the elixir, she became too heavy and was unable to walk. She climbed the moon to escape from the pain and ever since, she has lived there, illuminating the night sky with her light. The Mid-Autumn Festival is when people celebrate Chang'e's journey to the moon, and it's believed that the round moon symbolizes her.
2. **The Reunion of the Family:**
Another legend suggests that during the festival, the moon brings families together. It is a time for families to gather, share a mooncake, and appreciate the full moon. Mooncakes are a type of sweet pastry, traditionally filled with lotus seed paste or red bean paste.
3. **Dragon Boat Festival:**
Although not related to the Mid-Autumn Festival, some legends also say that the festival commemorates the escape of a divine creature called the Moon Dragon. The dragon is believed to take the moon away, and humans must find a way to retrieve it.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with various customs and practices, such as欣赏满月 (appreciating the full moon), eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and in some regions, watching dragon-boat races.
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