Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival, celebrated in most East Asian countries, such as China and Vietnam. The festival takes places on month 8 day 15 of the Chinese calendar. In 2018 it's on September 24th. It is the second most important festival in China after Chinese New Year. To the Chinese, the festival means family reunion and peace.
View. comments. Big Bird the hen is laying claim to a new world record this Easter after her owner Harry Evans spotted this incredible mini egg in her nest. Barely bigger than a 5p coin, it measures just 0.9 inches (2.5cm) long, has a diameter of 0.79 inches (2cm) through its widest part and weighs 0.26oz (7.3g).
Chickens farmed for eggs are called egg-laying hens. In total, the UK alone consumes over 29 million eggs per day. Some hens breeds can produce over 300 eggs per year, with the highest authenticated rate of egg laying being 371 eggs in 364 days.