Date:

The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated on the 15th of the 8th month in the Lunar calendar. This is because the moon is often full at the time, and Hou Yi celebrates, waiting for his wife.

Legends: 

1. The Archer and the 10 Suns (后羿射日)

2. The Tale of the Moon Goddess (嫦娥奔月)

- Typical Foods eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival: 

Mooncake, pear, lotus root, taro, duck

Customs and Activities: 

Eating Moon cake, releasing lanterns, family celebration dinner, gazing at the moon

Cultural Comparison: 

Thanksgiving vs Mid-Autumn Festival: 

These two holidays are very similar, as both of them celebrate with family reunions and dinners. Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States, while the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in East Asian countries like China, Korea, Taiwan, etc.

Significance: 

In Chinese culture, this is a day to celebrate the moon goddess Chang'e by giving offerings to her and hosting great feasts. People gather together and admire the Moon, which symbolizes unity and completeness.