In traditional Chinese culture, the moon is not only one of the brightest celestial objects in the night sky, but also endowed with rich symbolism and meaning. Among them, the three images of the golden toad, the cinnamon and the golden plate are often mentioned. They are separatelyRepresents different aspects of the Moon, giving the moon a deep and poetic connotation from different angles.
1. Golden Toad: A symbol of wealth and reunion.
In ancient Chinese myths and legends, there was a three-legged toad in the Moon Palace, which gradually became one of the symbols of the moon and was revered as the golden toad. The golden toad represents the wealth and happiness, and is the mascot in people's minds. Bai Juyi's "Imitation of Liu Yuxi Listening to the Song Xing" has the verse "Smell the silk and bamboo in the palace, and dance to raise the golden toad", where the "golden toad" refers to the image of the golden toad in the moon, expressing the poet's praise for ** and dance. At the same time, the golden toad also symbolizes reunion and reunion. In traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will enjoy the image of the full moon and the golden toad, which symbolizes family reunion and happiness. The golden toad is not only an image in myths and legends, but also a cultural symbol and a symbol of faith. In ancient China, people believed that the golden toad could bring them good luck and wealth, so many people would worship the golden toad or wear ornaments in the shape of the golden toad in the hope that the golden toad would bring them good luck. 
2. Cinnamon: Symbolizing beauty and reunion Cinnamon is the name of the laurel tree. In ancient poetry, it was like the spokesperson of the moon, and was used from time to time to depict the dreamlike moonscape. For example, in the Song Dynasty poet Lu You's "Walking Alone Under the Moon", the sentence "Who knows the beautiful lady of cinnamon, leaning on the building and being independent and doubling the scenery", the "cinnamon" here is synonymous with the laurel tree, which expresses the poet's endless yearning for beauty and elegance.
But cinnamon is more than that, it also symbolizes reunion and reunion. You see, in traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, people will enjoy the image of the full moon and cinnamon, which is like a symbol of family reunion and happiness, which makes people happy.
Cinnamon is a source of inspiration for poets and a testimony to people's good life. Its existence is not only a symbol, but also an emotional sustenance and spiritual comfort.
3. Gold plate: symbolizes light and sacredness.
In ancient Chinese myths and legends, the gold plate was often given the symbolism of the sun and the moon. This metaphor stems from the ancient people's incomparable worship and reverence for the sun and the moon. The sun and the moon, as one of the most sacred celestial bodies in the sky, cycle through the universe, bringing light and warmth to the world. Therefore, the golden plate also symbolizes light, warmth, and hope, and these beautiful meanings are fully displayed in ancient poetry.
The Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's "Will Enter the Wine" vividly depicts the symbolic meaning of the golden plate: "You don't see the water of the Yellow River coming up from the sky, rushing to the sea and never returning." You don't see the sad white hair of Gao Tang Mingjing, and the morning is like green silk turning into snow at dusk. Here, the "High Hall Mirror" is a metaphor for the moon, expressing the poet's deep emotion and helplessness about the passage of time.
In Li Bai's "Wine to the Moon", there is such a sentence: "It is as bright as a flying mirror, and the green smoke is extinguished." I want to dream of Wu Yue, and fly to the mirror lake and moon in one night. Here, Li Bai uses the "flying mirror" as a metaphor for the moon, emphasizing the brightness and clarity of the moon. At the same time, he also used "Lindanque" to emphasize the nobility and sacredness of the moon.
In addition, in Zhang Jiuling's "Looking at the Moon and Huaiyuan", there is also such a sentence: "The bright moon is born on the sea, and the end of the world is at this time." The lover complains about the night, and he is lovesick at night. Here, the poet uses "the moon on the sea" to describe the moon, which not only shows the loftiness and grandeur of the moon, but also portrays the moon more vividly, vividly and concretely through metaphor. In general, the golden toad, cinnamon and golden plate are all symbols and meanings of the moon in different cultural backgrounds, they carry rich cultural connotations and historical backgrounds, and at the same time, they also entrust people's yearning and pursuit of beauty, wealth, reunion and hope. Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge
The inheritance and development of these traditional cultures are still of great significance to our society today. They not only represent the historical and cultural heritage of our nation, but also represent people's hopes and pursuits for the future.