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Asked by Ming from Taiwan | Sep. 09, 2019 14:19
About:Mid-Autumn Festival

Why does a "mid-autumn" celebration take place during summer?

If it's supposed to be celebrated in the middle of autumn (northern hemisphere), then why are the dates listed during summer? Summer doesn't end until September 22-23 (23rd this year).

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Answered by Jack from Canada | Sep. 09, 2019 19:52
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August is always the harvest season. People held a series of ceremonies to thank God’s protection. The celebration is called the ‘Zhong Qiu’. In the mid-autumn festival, the temperature is getting colder and colder. Generally speaking, it is the best season to watch the moon. Therefore, the content of the festival was gradually replaced by watching the moon.
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Answered by Teddy from China | Sep. 13, 2019 08:42
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lunar calendar～All the Chinese traditional festivals are based on this, even the birth date
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Answered by Lucky | Sep. 30, 2020 21:27
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It's autumn now in China.
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Answered by hugo | Oct. 02, 2020 02:00
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no，it's not in August. it is celebrate on the 15th day in 8th month of Lunar calendar
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