The Philosophy of a Mooncake

During the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, sharing mooncakes with your family isn’t just a delicious tradition, it’s a moment of togetherness. These beloved treats come in a wide variety of flavors, from sweet to savory, offering something for everyone to enjoy. But beyond their flavors, mooncakes carry deeper and significant meanings. Let’s discover it here today!

1. Unity
   It isn’t just a coincidence that a mooncake is round-shaped, it has a story behind that. In Chinese culture, a circle represents wholeness and togetherness. The round shape of a mooncake mirrors the full moon, which is at its brightest and roundest during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family reunion and feeling complete.
2. Harmony
   On the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone gathers around the table and shares mooncakes with their family members. It will be perfectly cut into equal pieces so everyone can get a slice, encouraging fairness and togetherness that are the keys to maintaining harmony in relationships. This simple yet beautiful ritual reminds us to cherish balance and peace, both within the family and in life.
3. Gratitude
   The legend says the Mid-Autumn Festival is originally celebrated for the autumn harvest. Everyone eats mooncakes as a way to give thanks to the moon and the heavens for a bountiful season. Today, gifting mooncake hampers has become a heartfelt gesture, a way to express appreciation and to wish the recipient a joyous and meaningful season.

Now you know why everyone is gifting mooncake hampers on Mid-Autumn Festival. Our Celestial Harmony and Royal Moon Medley hampers are the perfect choices for gift-giving this season!