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The Meaning Behind Mid-Autumn Festival
As the veil of summer lifts and the cool breath of autumn sweeps in, a mystical celebration beckons under the silvery glow of the harvest moon. Welcome, dear friends, to...
The Celestial Significance of Moon Cakes
Mooncakes, a splendid cultural tradition that embodies deep spiritual sentiments, are a cherished Asian delicacy enjoyed during the renowned Mid-Autumn Festival, which this year falls on Tuesday, September 17th. During...
Chocolate at the French Court of Versailles
A stranger to French Court, Chocolate was first introduced at Versailles by Spanish conquistadors in 1615 at the nuptial ceremony of Louis XII and Anna of Austria in Bayonne. By...
Early Origins of Chocolate Under Aztec Rule
Just as with every story, let’s start at the very beginning; the story of chocolate begins under lush, tropical condition, set in the beautiful lands of Mesoamerica. It was here,...