Yesterday’s blood moon lunar eclipse was a treat for the senses. In China the Mid-Autumn Festival, the second most important festival after the Spring Festival, was celebrated in tandem with the rare blood moon, making this year's festival an especially sacred event. On Mid-Autumn night, the harvest moon is the brightest and fullest of the year. The festival is also known as the "Day of Reunion" and the "Moon Festival." The Chinese flock home from every corner of the country and the world for family reunions. Mooncakes composed of red beans or lotus seeds are served for the holiday. The circle is a revered shape in Chinese culture, symbolizing unity, so the sharing of mooncakes among family is a time-honored and important tradition celebrating familial ties.
   In lieu of a delicious mooncake, we send to you and yours this Mid Autumn Festival playlist of songs to help ring in the new season. Think of it as breaking bread with loved ones, in musical form.
Flossie