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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional celebrations in many Asian countries. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month when the moon is at its brightest and fullest. During this time, families gather together to enjoy mooncakes, admire the moonlight, and participate in lantern parades. The festival is not only a joyful event for children, but also a meaningful occasion for family reunion and honoring cultural heritage.

Từ/Cụm từ	Phiên âm	Từ loại	Giải thích/Định nghĩa bằng tiếng Anh	Nghĩa Tiếng Việt	Ghi chú (Ví dụ hoặc từ liên quan)
Festival season	/ˈfes.tɪ.vəl ˈsiː.zən/	Noun	The period of time when festivals are held.	Mùa lễ hội	Mid-Autumn marks harvest season.
Autumn night	/ˈɔː.təm naɪt/	Noun	The night in autumn when the festival is celebrated.	Đêm mùa thu	Full moon night in the 8th lunar month.
Round shape	/raʊnd ʃeɪp/	Noun	A circular form symbolizing unity and completeness.	Hình tròn	Mooncakes and the full moon represent reunion.
Unity	/ˈjuː.nə.ti/	Noun	The state of being together as one.	Sự gắn kết, đoàn viên	Symbol of the festival.
Gratitude	/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/	Noun	The feeling of thankfulness, often shown to family and ancestors.	Lòng biết ơn	Expressed in offerings.
Blessing	/ˈbles.ɪŋ/	Noun	A prayer or good wish for health and happiness.	Phúc lành	Families wish blessings under the full moon.
Joyful	/ˈʤɔɪ.fəl/	Adj	Very happy, full of joy.	Vui vẻ, hân hoan	Festival creates a joyful atmosphere.
Traditional song	/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl sɒŋ/	Noun	Folk music performed during the festival.	Bài hát truyền thống	Often sung by children.
Fairy tale	/ˈfeə.ri teɪl/	Noun	A traditional story involving magical beings.	Câu chuyện cổ tích	Related to Chang’e and Jade Rabbit.
Myth	/mɪθ/	Noun	A traditional story explaining cultural beliefs.	Huyền thoại	Festival myths explain moon legends.
Legend	/ˈledʒ.ənd/	Noun	A traditional story about historical or mythical figures.	Truyền thuyết	The legend of Chang’e.
Bamboo flute	/ˈbæm.buː fluːt/	Noun	A musical instrument made of bamboo.	Sáo trúc	Played in cultural performances.
Drums	/drʌmz/	Noun	Percussion instruments used to create rhythm in performances.	Trống	Used in lion dance and parades.
Fireworks	/ˈfaɪə.wɜːks/	Noun	Explosive displays of light and sound used in celebrations.	Pháo hoa	Sometimes used to celebrate.
Candlelight	/ˈkæn.dl.laɪt/	Noun	The light that comes from candles.	Ánh nến	Used inside lanterns.
Shining moon	/ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ muːn/	Noun	The bright moon on Mid-Autumn night.	Vầng trăng sáng	Symbol of beauty and reunion.
Brightness	/ˈbraɪt.nəs/	Noun	The quality of giving out or reflecting light.	Sự sáng ngời	Moonlight brightness.
Family feast	/ˈfæm.əl.i fiːst/	Noun	A large special meal eaten with family.	Bữa tiệc gia đình	Families share mooncakes and fruits.
Tea ceremony	/tiː ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/	Noun	A ritual of preparing and drinking tea.	Nghi lễ trà đạo	Tea is served with mooncakes.
Fruit tray	/fruːt treɪ/	Noun	A plate or arrangement of fruits for offerings.	Mâm ngũ quả	Includes pomelo, bananas, apples, pears.
Incense stick	/ˈɪn.sens stɪk/	Noun	A thin stick of incense burned during rituals.	Nén hương	Used for ancestor worship.
Worship table	/ˈwɜː.ʃɪp ˈteɪ.bəl/	Noun	A table for offerings and rituals.	Bàn cúng	Center of ancestor worship.
Celebration dance	/ˌsel.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən dæns/	Noun	A traditional performance to express joy during festivals.	Điệu nhảy mừng lễ hội	Includes lion and dragon dances.
Parade float	/pəˈreɪd fləʊt/	Noun	A decorated platform used in parades.	Xe hoa diễu hành	Sometimes decorated with lanterns.
Symbol of reunion	/ˈsɪm.bəl əv rɪˈjuː.njən/	Noun	An object or idea representing family gathering.	Biểu tượng đoàn viên	Full moon and mooncakes symbolize reunion.
Cultural identity	/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl aɪˈden.tɪ.ti/	Noun	The shared values and traditions of a group.	Bản sắc văn hóa	Festival maintains cultural identity.
Generosity	/ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ɪ.ti/	Noun	Willingness to give and share with others.	Sự rộng lượng	People give mooncakes to friends and neighbors.
Childhood memory	/ˈʧaɪld.hʊd ˈmem.ər.i/	Noun	A memory from when one was a child.	Kỷ niệm tuổi thơ	Lanterns and games create childhood memories.
Folk game	/fəʊk ɡeɪm/	Noun	Traditional games played during festivals.	Trò chơi dân gian	E.g., tug of war, blind man’s buff.
Street performance	/striːt pəˈfɔː.məns/	Noun	An entertainment act performed in public places.	Biểu diễn đường phố	Musicians and dancers join parades.
Night sky	/naɪt skaɪ/	Noun	The sky during the nighttime.	Bầu trời đêm	Decorated with lanterns and full moon.
Childhood delight	/ˈʧaɪld.hʊd dɪˈlaɪt/	Noun	A source of great joy for children.	Niềm vui tuổi thơ	Lantern processions bring delight to children.
Seasonal fruit	/ˈsiː.zən.əl fruːt/	Noun	Fruits available in a particular season.	Trái cây theo mùa	Pomelo, persimmon, apples, pears.
Persimmon	/pəˈsɪm.ən/	Noun	A sweet, orange fruit eaten in autumn.	Quả hồng	Traditional autumn fruit.
Sweet potato cake	/swiːt pəˈteɪ.təʊ keɪk/	Noun	A dessert made from sweet potato, eaten during the festival.	Bánh khoai lang	Regional Mid-Autumn food.
Sesame paste	/ˈses.ə.mi peɪst/	Noun	A filling made from ground sesame seeds, used in mooncakes.	Nhân vừng	Popular mooncake flavor.

In short, the Mid-Autumn Festival is more than just a celebration of the full moon. It is a time for family bonding, sharing happiness, and remembering old traditions. Through mooncakes, lanterns, and lively performances such as lion dances, people keep the spirit of the festival alive. Today, the Mid-Autumn Festival continues to bring joy, strengthen family ties, and preserve cultural values for future generations.