中秋節(jié)，也被稱為月餅節(jié)，是中國最重要的傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日之一，時間為每年的農(nóng)歷八月十五。中秋節(jié)已有三千多年的歷史，其源于秋天拜月的習(xí)俗，感謝月亮帶來豐收。在歷史和文化發(fā)展的過程中，中秋節(jié)被賦予了更多的意義——家人團聚，祈求健康和幸福。

　　The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the the Mooncake Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivalsin China. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of over 3,000 years.It was derived from the custom of worshiping the moon in autumn to appreciate it for the harvest. In the process of cultural and historical developments, the festival has been infused with more meanings, including families gathering together and praying for good health and happiness。

　　拜月，是一項古老中秋節(jié)俗。拜祭月亮，是為了福佑，也是為了托月追思。滿月在中國文化中是團聚的象征。中國家庭通常會在屋外擺一張桌子，坐在一起賞月、吃團圓飯。

　　Speaking of the customs, worshiping the moon is a very old custom of Mid-Autumn Festivalin China. People worship the moonfor blessing, and for recalling memories. The full moon is the symbol of family reunions in Chinese culture. Chinese people usually set a table outside their houses and sit together to appreciate the full moon while enjoying dinner with family。

　　在濟南大明湖，最佳的賞月地點當(dāng)屬月下亭。此亭建立于1936年，只要是有月的夜晚，不管是圓月還是弦月，月下亭都像披上了一層銀白的輕紗。而其周邊的白石小橋、白石楹柱，在溶溶月光中，也現(xiàn)出一片瑩白。就連池中橋的倒影、月的倒影、亭的倒影，在月光的輝映下也瑩白如玉，清晰得如同水面之上的實物。

　　The best place to enjoy the moon in Daming Lake is the Moonlit Pavilion. This pavilion was built in 1936, and on any moonlit night, whether it’s a full moon or a crescent moon, the Moonlit Pavilion seems to be draped in a gossamer of silver-white. The white stone bridges and columns around it also gleam in the gentle moonlight, appearing pristine. Even the reflections in the lake, be it the bridge, the moon, or the pavilion, shimmer like jade, casting clear and tangible images on the water’s surface in the radiant moonlight。

　　月餅是中秋節(jié)最具代表性的食物。其圓圓的形狀和甜甜的味道象征著圓滿和甜蜜。在中秋節(jié)，人們與家人一起吃月餅，或向親朋贈送月餅，以表達愛與祝愿。

　　Mooncakes are the most representative food for Mid-Autumn Festival. Their round shape and sweet flavor symbolize completeness and sweetness. At the Mid-Autumn Festival, people eat mooncakes together with family, or present mooncakes to relatives or friends, to express their love and best wishes。

　　“兔爺”是北京的一種傳統(tǒng)手工藝品，屬中秋節(jié)令玩具。其形象源于月宮中的玉兔，兔首人身，披甲胄，插護背旗，或坐或立，或搗杵或騎獸，豎著兩只大耳朵。最初它源于古老的月亮崇拜，后來漸漸演變?yōu)橐环N節(jié)日玩偶，兼具神圣和世俗的品性，融祭祀和游樂的功能于一體。

　　The Lord Rabbit is a traditional handicraft in Beijing, and also a type of toy associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Its image is derived from the Jade Rabbit in the Moon Palace, with the head of a rabbit and the body of a human, wearing armor, holding a protective flag, sitting or standing, pounding a pestle or riding a beast, and standing with two big ears. Initially, it originated from ancient moon worship, but gradually evolved into a festive doll, combining sacred and secular qualities, serving both sacrificial and recreational purposes。

　　在濟南，這種玩偶叫“兔子王”，是一種彩色的泥塑兔子，其形象憨態(tài)可掬，十分可愛。舊時濟南，每逢中秋，大街小巷，與月餅幾乎同時出現(xiàn)的就是節(jié)令性極強的泥塑兔子王，是無數(shù)老濟南人的童年回憶。

　　In Jinan, this type of doll is called the “Rabbit King,”which is a colorful clay sculpture of a rabbit with a charming and adorable appearance. In the old days of Jinan, every Mid-Autumn Festival, alongside mooncakes, the highly seasonal clay sculpture Rabbit King would appear on the streets and alleys, bringing back childhood memories for countless Jinan locals。

　　皓月閃爍，星光閃耀，中秋佳節(jié)，美滿快樂！

　　A bright moon and stars twinkle and shine. Wishing you a merry Mid-Autumn Festival, bliss, and happiness!