中秋食芋艿的传统可上溯至清朝。在江苏和浙江省，“芋艿”这个词的发音与“运来”相同。人们就相信中秋食芋艿能让这一整年能辟邪消灾，好运连连，财运亨通。

The tradition of eating Taro during Mid-Autumn Festival first started during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, the word "taro" has the same pronunciation as "luck is inside." Eating them during the festival is believed to dispel any bad luck and bring good luck and wealth throughout the year.