Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of the harvest, family reunion, and thanksgiving. It’s sort of like the Thanksgiving in the U.S. Families make great effort to travel and be together for a festive dinner, often at a round table, which emphasizes the theme of unity. For those who cannot be with their families, gazing at the full moon is a way to feel connected to loved ones far away, sharing the same moon even if they are apart.
