The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It usually falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. For me, this festival brings joy, family reunions, and sweet memories.

Every year, my family prepares for the Mid-Autumn Festival with great excitement. We buy boxes of mooncakes, which are round and symbolize reunion. My favorite flavor is the classic lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk. The golden center looks like the moon itself, and it tastes so rich and delicious.

On the night of the festival, we gather together in our courtyard. My parents prepare a small table with fruits, tea, and mooncakes. The full moon shines brightly in the sky, casting a soft glow over everything. I love sitting there, eating mooncakes while listening to my grandparents tell stories about Chang'e and her journey to the moon. They say she lives in the Moon Palace with her jade rabbit, and every year, she watches over us from afar.

After dinner, my cousins and I play games outside under the moonlight. Sometimes we race around the yard, laughing and chasing each other. Other times, we sit quietly, staring at the sky and trying to find shapes in the clouds or stars. It’s always magical to see how the moon seems to follow us wherever we go.

The Mid-Autumn Festival reminds me of the importance of family and togetherness. No matter how busy life gets, this is a time when everyone makes an effort to be present. I feel grateful for these moments because they make me realize how much I cherish my loved ones.

As the night grows late, we return inside, but the warmth of the evening stays with us. The Mid-Autumn Festival is not just about the moon—it’s about the connections we share with those around us. And as long as we have that, every day feels like a celebration.

This is my Mid-Autumn Festival, filled with love, laughter, and the beauty of the moon.