Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
What is the mid-autumn festival? -- When is the mid-autumn festival celebrated? -- Where is the mid-autumn festival celebrated -- How do people celebrate?
Summary:
"The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in Chinese culture. Also called the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, this celebration is all about appreciating the moon and the harvest. Although the date of the festival changes each year, it always falls around the time of the harvest moon. From family gatherings to paper lanterns to eating mooncakes, different Asian countries have different celebrations. Learn how people honor this special day in countries and cultures around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
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