Fall time has arrived, and it is wonderful! The air is cool and crisp (and dry! woohoo!), and the sun is shining bright every day. I love it and wish it could stay this way forever According to the Chinese lunar calendar the middle of Autumn is next weekend and the moon will be full and bright! For this holiday everyone makes, buys, and shares moon cakes. Colt made some during their cooking class yesterday at school, and we enjoyed them this morning. They were a tad sweet and chewy, with a filling of peanuts, sesame seeds, dates, and I’m not sure what else

The history of this festival comes from 2 different origins depending on who you ask and what era. In the ancient dynasties it started from worship of the sun in the spring and moon in the fall. Then later, a love story was written where the girl drank an elixer that caused her to become a celestial being who lived on the moon.

People in different places follow various customs, but all show their love and longing for a better life. So, during the Mid Autumn Festival people will enjoy the full moon and eat moon cakes!