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CHINESE FESTIVAL
THE MOON FESTIVAL IS A MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL. IT TAKES
PLACE ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF THE EIGHTH MOON.
AT NIGHT SOME FARMERS WILL MAKE OFFERINGS TO THE MOON
IN EXCHANGE FOR A GOOD HARVEST IN THE COMING YEAR.
FRIENDS WILL GIVE EACH OTHER "MOONCAKES" AND CHILDREN
WILL LIGHT THEIR LANTERNS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- September 23 equinox to December 20 Also used for Advent. CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Autumn Fall Harvest Thanksgiving |
Date learned: 02-24-1968