Mooncakes and more— it’s time again for the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival! What stories did the moon star in this year? Attendees found out as we read Mooncakes and shared a retelling of the legend of Chang’E and Hou Yi to celebrate. We zoomed to the moon with some storytime songs before finishing up with a jade rabbit moon viewer craft.

MAKE: Download this template to make and decorate your own jade rabbit moon viewer!

SING: Download this week’s songs and sing along with us!

READ: Click here to download the story of Moon Goddess Chang’E and legendary archer Hou Yi!

The harvest moon symbolizes family reunion and coming together. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, families picnic together under the moonlight and gaze at the beautiful full moon.

MAKE: Learn about the phases of the moon and then create your own craterous moon artwork using salt, glue, and paint! Click here to watch!

Share your finished projects with us by tagging #MOCACREATE and #MOCACREATEathome on social media, DMing us, or emailing images to education@mocanyc.org.

 

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Will you watch the full moon (赏月) this Mid-Autumn Festival? If so, you might see the outline of the mythical Jade Rabbit!

MAKE: Click here to learn more about this magical moon rabbit and then paper mache your own! Will your Jade Rabbit be making the everlasting elixir of life or yummy rice cakes?

READ: How did the Jade Rabbit come to live on the moon? Click here to find out!

Sharing mooncakes with friends and family is a beloved Mid-Autumn tradition.

WATCH: Join pastry chef Rebecca Li (@rebeshouse) as she walks us through the multi-layer process of making mooncakes. Discover the ingredients inside mooncakes and the tools used to make them. Click here to watch!

About Rebecca

Rebecca Li was born and raised in New York City. She is the Chef and owner of “Rebe’s House,” specializing in custom celebration cakes and petit fours. As a second generation Asian American, she’s found a lot of multicultural inspiration both at home and in the melting pot that is New York City. You can check out some of her work on Instagram @rebeshouse!

COOK: Grab a family member and try out Rebecca Li’s recipe for lotus mooncakes with salted egg yolks at home! Click to download.

Mooncakes are a favorite Mid-Autumn Festival treat, but they’re not the only food that’s part of the celebration!

PLAY: Test your memory by playing a fun matching game—and learn about why we eat certain foods for this holiday! Click to download.