Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting

Eduard Manet Two Roses On A Tablecloth painting
Stephen Gjertson The Anniversary painting

The moon on that night is thought to be brighter, fuller and more beautiful than at any other time. And it is time for the Chinese people to mark their Moon Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival...
The moon festival is the second most important festival in the traditional Chinese calendar and occurs on the fifteenth day of the eighth month. This year's moon festival falls on September 28.The moon on that night is thought to be brighter, fuller and more beautiful than at any other time. And it is time for the Chinese people to mark their Moon Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival.The round shape symbolizes family reunion. Therefore the day is a holiday for family members to get together and enjoy the full moon - an auspicious token of abundance, harmony and luck. Myths and legends abound in Chinese culture about the moon, hence the popularity of this festival. Perhaps the best known myth is of Chang'er flying to the moon.