Mid Autumn Trivia

The Mooncake Festival is always celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.

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The Mooncake Festival originated in Japan.

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People eat mooncakes because they believe it brings them good luck for the year

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The round shape of the mooncake symbolizes unity and completeness.

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Mooncakes can only be eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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In the past, secret messages were hidden inside mooncakes during a rebellion.

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is sometimes called the “Festival of Lights.”

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Eating mooncakes at midnight is believed to make your wishes come true.

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Mooncakes are traditionally filled with chocolate and marshmallow.

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The Moon Goddess associated with the festival is named Chang’e

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