Mid-Autumn Festival is here, but what is it?
Celebrated primarily in East and Southeast Asia, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a tradition that dates back more than 3,000 years. Also known as the Moon Festival, it takes place when the moon is at its fullest, according to the lunar calendar, and is celebrated over three days. The festival is a time for families to reunite, give thanks for the harvest, pray for good fortune, and, of course, indulge in mooncakes! But what is the Mid-Autumn Festival really about? How did it all begin, and who celebrates it? Click through to find out the answers to these questions and more.
2024-09-16T14:08:33Z
Incredible bear facts that will amaze you
Over the centuries, bears have cemented themselves in the hearts and cultures of humankind for a multitude of reasons. From Winnie the Pooh to Smokey Bear, bears have fascinated us in all sorts of ways, and we have worked hard to better understand them, to varying degrees of success. Indeed, bears are indispensable members of ecosystems around the world. Through their foraging, they help spread the seeds of all sorts of trees, plants, and fruits, help control the population of other species in their environments, and also feast on all those pesky bugs that annoy us humans. There is much, much more to these animals than meets the eye. Curious? Read on to learn all about the world's beautiful species of bears.
2024-03-27T14:35:45Z