Many families make special cookies called “maamoul” filled with dates or nuts to celebrate the end of Ramadan!
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The word “Christmas” comes from the Old English “Cristes maesse,” which means “Christ’s Mass,” and it was first recorded in 1038!
Basic Information & Origins
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, second only to Chinese New Year.
The word “Ramadan” comes from the Arabic word “ramida” or “ar-ramad,” which means intense heat or scorched ground — this name was chosen because fasting helps purify the soul!
During Chinese New Year, red lanterns are often hung outside homes to drive away bad luck and bring good fortune.