Chinese Moon Festival Flashcard

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When is the Chinese Moon Festival celebrated?

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15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar

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What is another name for the Chinese Moon Festival?

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Mid-Autumn Festival

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Which dynasty is credited with starting the Chinese Moon Festival?

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Tang Dynasty

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What is the significance of the moon during the festival?

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Determining the date and timing of the festival

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What is the traditional food eaten during the Chinese Moon Festival?

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mooncakes

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What is the main activity during the Chinese Moon Festival?

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Gathering of family and friends for a reunion dinner and admiring the full moon

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What is the legend behind the Chinese Moon Festival?

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Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit

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What is the traditional symbol of the Chinese Moon Festival?

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mooncake

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What are the traditional decorations used during the Chinese Moon Festival?

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lanterns, mooncakes, and pomelos

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What are some common customs observed during the Chinese Moon Festival? Options: Exchanging gifts, singing traditional songs, and flying kites.; Playing traditional games, wearing traditional costumes, and reciting poetry.; Eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and watching the moon.; Attending parades, making paper lanterns, and performing dragon dances.

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Eating mooncakes, lighting lanterns, and watching the moon.