Just as we have our Fall Festivals here in the States, China has its Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. This year it is on October 1st, the night of the full moon. Traditionally lanterns are made and meant to light up the way to prosperity and good luck. Moon cakes are eaten and given as gifts during the festival also. It is a time to gather with family and watch the full moon while giving thanks for the harvest that was given. It kind of reminds me of our Thanksgiving.
Now I have no clue as to if the orphanage our Wei Wei is in has any celebrations but we have sent 45 mood cakes anyway. This is not near enough for everyone to get one but we are hoping some of the older kids will enjoy them. I am not a fan of these moon cakes but I can appreciate the tradition. We have eaten some in the past years with our Chinese exchange students and I do know they seem to love them. It gives them a since of familiarity of home.
Wei Wei got her moon cakes and the picture above that we had made for her today. We just sent it Thursday so it was a pleasant surprise she already received it. The picture reads Baba and mama loves Wei Wei on the left side and in the middle it reads Autumn Festival. She answered some questions we sent her in our letter. It is fantastic to learn more details about her. If you would, please continue to pray for Wei Wei and that we will be with her before the end of the year. Thank you.
