Throughout East Asia, one of the biggest holidays of the year is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is also known as the Moon Festival. Historically, the festival is associated with the autumn equinox and the fall harvest. It is a time for families to come together and give thanks for all of their good fortune. As people prepare for the cold winter months, the bright moon is a symbol of life, hope, and reunion.
在東亞地區，一年當中最盛大的節日之一是中秋節。它也被稱為月亮節。在歷史上，這個節日與秋分和秋收有關。這是一個家庭團聚、感謝所有好運的時刻。當人們為寒冷的冬季做準備時，明亮的月亮是生命、希望以及團聚的象徵。
生活必備字詞：
harvest n. 收成∕穫
come together 聚集
fortune n. 運氣
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見九月號。
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