The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday celebrated in China and other countries, usually in mid-September. It is a time for families to gather and celebrate the end of the harvest season, give thanks for family unity and togetherness, and worship the moon. Here are some common traditions and activities associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival:

1. Having dinner together: As the Mid-Autumn Festival represents the reunion of families, families have dinner together on that night. People who dont have time to stay with their parents for the holiday try their best to go home and at least have dinner together. Therefore, there can be traffic jams, especially on the day of this festival. Every family prepares food that emphasizes the bounty of falls harvest or symbolizes good luck, including pumpkin, sweet potato, pomelos, and walnuts along with traditional celebratory foods like crab, pork, and duck.

2. Eating mooncakes: Mooncakes, also known as reunion cakes, are the most important food for celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. They were originally made as offerings to the God of the Moon. Nowadays, people give mooncakes as gifts to friends and relatives during the festival.

3. Worshipping the moon: One of the most commonly implemented traditions during the Mid-Autumn Festival is worshipping the moon, which is especially popular amongst the older generation. In Chinese culture, the moon symbolizes togetherness, hence why it’s tradition to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by having a big feast with friends or family.

4. Gifting: Its very popular to give gifts to friends and relatives during Mid-Autumn Festival. People pay short visits to friends or relatives, taking gifts with them. They usually leave before dinnertime. Companies also like to give a gift to every staff member.

5. Activities: There are many activities associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, including fire dragon dances, lighting lanterns, and enjoying osmanthus-flavored wine.

6. Donating and recycling: It is common to donate extra mooncakes and recycle the boxes during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Overall, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, feasting, and celebrating the harvest season.