The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, has several traditional activities in English:
1. Mooncakes: Eating mooncakes is the most famous tradition. These are round pastries filled with sweet or savory ingredients, symbolizing the full moon.
2. Watching the moon: Gathering with family and friends to admire the full moon is a common activity. It's believed that the moon is at its brightest and fullest on this day.
3. Lighting lanterns: People often light lanterns, which are released into the sky, symbolizing wishes and good fortune.
4. Moon viewing parties: Families and friends gather to enjoy a feast, listen to traditional music, and recite poems about the moon.
5. Dragon and lion dances: These are performed to bring good luck and fortune to the community.
6. Playing "Guessing the Moon's Face": This is a traditional game where participants try to guess the face of the moon by listening to clues.
7. Listening to "Moon songs": Traditional songs are sung to celebrate the festival and evoke feelings of family and unity.
8. Tea ceremonies: Enjoying tea, especially the famous moon tea, is a way to relax and appreciate the festival's ambiance.
9. Paper cutting: Crafting intricate paper cuttings of the moon, flowers, and other auspicious symbols is a traditional art form.
10. Picking chrysanthemum flowers: Chrysanthemums are considered to be a symbol of longevity and are often picked and displayed during the festival.
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