中秋节的由来用英文怎么说:The origin of the Mid-Autumn festival

中秋节的由来用英文怎么说：The origin of the Mid-Autumn festival

1.The Mid-Autumn Festival is a Chinese festival held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar。 China listed the festival as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage" in 2006 and a public holiday in 2008.

农历八月十五日是中秋节。2006年中国将之列入“非物质文化遗产”，08年开始列为国家法定假日。

2.To the Chinese， Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated when the moon is believed to be the biggest and fullest。 A full moon is a symbol of prosperity， happiness， and family reunion。

对于中国人来说，一轮满月象征着繁荣昌盛，幸福美满，阖家团圆。

3.Things to do节日期间做的事

1）Eating Mooncakes 吃月饼

Mooncakes are traditional Chinese pastries eaten to celebrate the festival， which typically involves much giving， receiving， and eating of mooncakes。

月饼是传统的中华糕点。中秋节除了吃月饼，也讲究用月饼礼送往来。

Mooncakes are round in shape， like the full harvest moon of Mid-Autumn’s evening。 Up to 10 cm (4 inches) wide and 5 cm (2 inches) deep， most mooncakes consist of a pastry skin enveloping a sweet， dense filling of various ingredients。

月饼是圆形，就像中秋的最满的月亮一样。大的月饼直径可达10厘米，5厘米厚，市面上有很多不同馅儿的月饼。

2） Appreciating the Moon 赏月

In Chinese beliefs， the full moon is the symbol for a family reunion。 Many famous ancient poets wrote poems about the moon and expressed their homesickness。 Chinese family members have dinner together in the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival。

在中国人看来，满月即象征阖家团圆。很多著名的诗人曾经写过关于月亮的诗，表达相思之情。

3） Making Colorful Lanterns 做彩灯

Making colorful lanterns is a joyous activity between families and children。 They make them in different shapes to be hung in trees or houses， or floated on rivers。 Parks will also hang up colorful lanterns， which provide a beautiful view at night。

做彩灯是大人和孩子之间共享欢乐的活动。灯笼做成不同的形状后，可以挂在树上，屋檐上，也可以放在河里和公园。