Have you ever gazed at a glowing harvest moon and felt its magic? Every year on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival lights up the Chinese mainland under the brightest full moon of the year 🌕.
Back in the nation's agrarian past, this was the time when the main harvest had just finished and the air turned clear and cool—a perfect combo for thanksgiving and festive gatherings 🍂🙏. Ancient Chinese believed a full moon symbolized balance between heaven and earth, bringing abundance and renewal.
Centuries later, modern celebrations still honor these values, reminding us that gratitude and unity shine brightest under a full moon 🌙❤️.
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