Richard Smithflipped into StuffWhat is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and How is it Celebrated?By The Culture DeskThe Mid-Autumn Festival marks the exact midpoint of autumn according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It has a long history, and like other traditional festivals, gradually evolved from its origins, when the ancient emperors offered sacrifices to the sun in spring and the moon in autumn. Today, it is celebrated throughout Asia, and is one of the most important festivals in China.
