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The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional festival in my country, and it is also a festival that entrusts people's good wishes. On this day, we pay tribute to the elderly and wish them long and healthy life. This article will introduce you to some customs and culture related to the Double Ninth Festival, let us learn about it together.

The Origin of the Double Ninth Festival

The origin of the Double Ninth Festival can be traced back to the Warring States Period more than 2,000 years ago. According to legend, there was a fairy named Huaxu who would fly to the world on September 9 every year and let people drink a wine called "Cornus wine" to drive away diseases and evil spirits. Later, people designated this day as the "Double Ninth Festival" and started a series of celebration activities.

Customs of the Double Ninth Festival

1. Hiking

One of the customs of the Double Ninth Festival is hiking. This is because the yang energy is the strongest on September 9th, so climbing up can absorb the yang energy of the sun and enhance the yang energy of the human body, which is beneficial to health. In addition, climbing can also relax the body and mind and enhance physical fitness. It is a very beneficial exercise.

2. Eat Double Ninth Cake

There is another traditional food during the Double Ninth Festival, which is Double Ninth Cake. Double Ninth Cake is a dessert made from glutinous rice flour and bean paste. It has a soft and glutinous texture, sweet and delicious taste. Eating Double Ninth Cake is also a traditional custom during the Double Ninth Festival.

3. Appreciating chrysanthemums

September 9 is the season when chrysanthemums bloom, so appreciating chrysanthemums has become a traditional custom of the Double Ninth Festival. On this day, people will go to parks or mountains to admire chrysanthemums and appreciate their beauty.

How to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival

1. Spend it with the elderly

The Double Ninth Festival is a festival that respects the elderly, so we can spend it with the elderly festival. We can prepare some gifts for the elderly, such as tea, fruits, cakes, etc., to express our respect and blessings for the elderly.

2. Hiking

One of the traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival is hiking, so we can invite some friends to go hiking together. In the process of climbing, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery, relax our body and mind, and enhance our physical fitness.

3. Eat Double Ninth Cake

One of the traditional foods of Double Ninth Festival is Double Ninth Cake, so we can prepare some Double Ninth Cake for ourselves on this day, or taste Double Ninth Cake with friends. , feel the festive atmosphere.