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Mid-Autumn Festival in Frisco TX Backyard

By Loreena and Michael Yeo

Real Estate Broker/Owner with 3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. #9001154

September 19, 2013 08:15 PM

In order to know where you are going, you have to look at your past ... This advice will be taught to my children and my children's children.

I guess as I grow older, I'm beginning to understand the importance of a rich culture. There are so many good lessons to instill in the young ones so they know not to forget their roots.

Last night was yet another teachable moment for my family. Chinese all over the world celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's the 15th day of the 8th month on the Lunar calendar.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Mooncake Festival, or Lantern Festival. As the names decribe it, we eat Mooncake or the kids play with lanterns. Its origin is to celebrate the end of the harvest season 10BC. It's truly a long tradition that Chinese all over the world continue to celebrate today.

I want my children to know their long history of rich culture. It's challenging indeed. Both of them don't really know basic chinese conversation. I'm concerned that they will forget our daily culture of respect and manners (which I'm proud of).

I'm taking lots of pictures so they will remember them. So, they can pass them on to their children and their children's children.

Between my sister and I, we have 5 children. They played with their lanterns last night.

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Loreena and Michael... it's very important for children to know their family heritage and practice many of the fine customs of that heritage...my children (boys included) cook Armenian food...and their children (my grandchildren) love it and will also learn... there is a story with each dish... i.e., paklava has 40 layers of flaky pastry signifying the 40 days of lent.... more than you needed or wanted to know!!

Sep 19, 2013 08:27 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

The Mid Autumn Festival looks like a lot of fun for kids of all ages. I love festival in the fall. Enjoy. This is a great lesson to share with your kids.

In order to know where you are going, you have to look at your past

Sep 20, 2013 12:21 PM

Kelly Young

The Platinum Group Realtors - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126

Loreena, I love reading about a Chinese tradition and especailly one celebrated all over the world. It is facinating to me to read about culture and most definitely helping your kids to know, and remember, their Chinese heritage and traditions. It will be worth it as they grow up and remember all that you are doing now.

Sep 20, 2013 12:50 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I'm very much there in spirit from NY! :) Have a blast!

Sep 20, 2013 01:22 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Great shots as well! Pretty hypnotically cool!

Sep 20, 2013 01:25 PM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Go to instill young ones but also not make them clones and narrow and only a reflection of you, the parents. A sense of security, a tad of heritage and a lot of you can do it, what do you think is the best direction and thinking for yourself makes life sweeter. Not just making parents proud and beam...the joy comes from within and is hoime made, self generated with a little support around the edges.

Sep 20, 2013 09:25 PM

Andrew Payne Realtor® Richmond VA Homes For Sale~804-938-5257~

Piedmont Real Estate - Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA, Real Estate, SRES®, NAR Green

It's great to become aware of various cultural traditions. The lanterns are beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us!

Sep 20, 2013 11:13 PM

Debi McKamie

McKamie Real Estate Services, LLC - Meridian, TX

Realtor®/Property Manager

Loreena: It is wonderful to hear that you will continue to teach your children to practice the customs of their heritage. It looks like everyone was having fun and your photo of the lanterns if beautiful. Thanks for sharing the post.

Sep 21, 2013 01:08 AM

Rose Mary Justice

Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN

Synergy Realty Pros

We all want our children and grandchildren to know and respect their heritage. The only way for them to know is if we take the time to converse with them and take part in festivities of family practices. Good for you. Teach them while they are young and they won't forget.

Sep 21, 2013 03:41 AM

Team Honeycutt

Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Your Mid-Autumn Festival sounds like it would be a lot of fun. Hope it will be a huge success.

Betty

Sep 21, 2013 06:03 AM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

Loreena, what a wonderful opportunity for you children. It's important for all of us to know and understand our heritage.

Sep 21, 2013 06:32 AM

Sonja Patterson

Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX

Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Beautiful pictures of the lanterns and the five little sunbeams. How fun to have cousins that will grow up together! :)

Sep 21, 2013 06:57 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

What a fun tradition, Loreena. Looks like the kids are having fun.

We have good friends who are in Beijing right now - will have to ask them about the festival to se what they saw and enjoyed.

Jeff

Sep 21, 2013 09:33 AM

Dinah Stallworth-Lewis

Priority Real Estate LLC - 318.332.8281 - Natchitoches, LA

NATCHITOCHES, LA HOMES FOR SALE

Loreena,

I agree with Jeff, looks like the kids are really enjoying themselves and it is also a learning experience for them. I hope you enjoy many more mid- autumn festivals with them over the years. Have a great weekend!

Sep 21, 2013 09:50 AM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

How true is that. Your past wont always define your future but without a doubt it definitely shapes it and giving kids a solid foundation is a must

Sep 21, 2013 11:08 AM

Thom Abbott

MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA

Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

I can't imagine what it must be like to try and get kids to understand things.

Because now that I am old enough to have had them, I look back on what my parents may have tried to teach me, and did I, or did I not listen.

It seems like my family has few traditions that have carried on.....hmmmm....