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Mid-Autumn Festival

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Today marks the holiday of the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is celebrated by millions in East Asia. This is celebrated around the time of the harvest moon which can change each year.

Many will participating in activities like moon gazing and lantern. The symbol of a rabbit on a moon is used by many Asian countries. For more information about this festival visit, How Different Countries in Asia Celebrate the Mid- Autumn Festival.

yellow moon in starry sky — *image courtesy of Pixabay Images*

Check out some of our favorites all about the Mid- Autumn Festival. If you would like more options please contact the youth desk.

Moon Messenger: A Family Reunion During the Mid-Autumn Festival book cover — Moon Messenger: A Family Reunion During the Mid-Autumn Festival by Jie Wei

Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival book cover — Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival by Grace Lin

the shadow in the moon book cover — The Shadow in the Moon by Christina Matula

Celebrations Around the World book cover — Celebrations Around the World by DK

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