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Chinese Moon Festival Information

The Festival of the Mid-autumn Moon is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. 
This year 2009, it is celebrated on October 3.  This is also called Autumn Festival.  

This day is dedicated to give thanks to the Moon Goddess. 
The moon is at its brightest
and fullest around this time
, so it is the focus of the season. 

In the old days, by the time this season rolls around, laboring in the fields is already finished. 
Thus, families come together again and give thanks.   The full roundness of the moon also
reminds of the unity of the family circle.  These days, one popular activity for the family is to
get a box of moon cakes for your family, and eat the cakes while looking at the beautiful moon.

Do you remember how excited you were when you were a kid as a holiday approaches?
These Moon Festival stories will also help build up the kids' anticipation for Moon Festival.

Chinese Moon Festival Calendar of Events for the United States and Canada Chinese Moon Festival Background
Chinese Moon Calendar of Events for
  • United States
  • Canada
Background on the Chinese moon legends  including
  • Moon Goddess
  • Jade Rabbit
  • Traditional Foods
  • Mooncakes
Chinese Moon Festival Coloring Pages/Pictures Chinese Moon Festival Teaching Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Games, and more for use in the class room and at home!
Chinese Moon Festival Coloring Pages/Pictures featuring
  • Moon maiden
  • Moon goddess
  • Jade rabbit
  • Moon cakes
Chinese Moon Festival Learning Aids for the classroom and home
  • Teaching Lesson Plans
  • Worksheets
  • Games
  • plus more
Chinese Moon Festival Books and Stories Chinese Moon Festival Links
Books for kids about the Chinese Moon Festival
  • Stories about Moon Cakes
  • Origin of the Autumn Festival
Chinese Moon Festival Links
Chinese Moon Festival Legends and Customs Slideshow Moon Cakes - Where to Buy/Purchase
Chinese Moon Festival Legends and Customs Slideshow
All about Moon Cakes
  • What are mooncakes
  • Where to find mooncakes
  • How much
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