Meaning of the word "Mid-Autumn Festival" in English

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Mid-Autumn Festival

US /mɪdˈɔːtəm ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /mɪd ˈɔː.təm ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/
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Noun

a traditional East Asian harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, known for mooncakes and lantern displays

Example:
Families gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncakes and tea.
Lantern parades are a common sight during the Mid-Autumn Festival.