Information about the Double Ninth Festival (about the history, customs and significance of the Double Ninth Festival)

The Double Ninth Festival is one of my country's traditional festivals. It began in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2,000 years. According to "Huainanzi", during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, an old man named Meng Ziyang climbed a mountain to worship his ancestors on September 9th every year in order to seek longevity. Later, this festival gradually spread and became a traditional folk festival.

Customs of the Double Ninth Festival

1. Climbing high to worship ancestors

The most important custom of the Double Ninth Festival is to climb high to worship ancestors. On this day, people will choose places such as mountains, tall buildings, and high platforms to climb high to worship their ancestors to show their respect and memory for their ancestors. At the same time, it is also to pray for health and longevity for yourself and your family.

2. Drink chrysanthemum wine

There is another traditional custom during the Double Ninth Festival, which is to drink chrysanthemum wine. The chrysanthemum is considered the symbolic flower of the Double Ninth Festival because it blooms at this time. People will soak chrysanthemums in liquor to make chrysanthemum wine. After drinking, it can clear away heat, detoxify and prevent colds.

3. Eat Double Ninth Cake

There is another traditional delicacy during the Double Ninth Festival - Double Ninth Cake. This pastry is made of glutinous rice flour, bean paste, lotus paste and other materials. It is shaped like a small mountain bag, which means climbing high to worship ancestors. On the Double Ninth Festival, people will sit together as a family, taste this delicacy, and celebrate this festival together.

The significance of the Double Ninth Festival

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional festival. It not only represents respect and nostalgia for ancestors, but also a festival that expresses the wish for longevity. During this festival, people will climb high to worship their ancestors, drink chrysanthemum wine, and eat Double Ninth Festival cakes to pray for health and longevity for themselves and their families. At the same time, this festival is also a day for family reunion. People will celebrate this festival together and spend a happy time together.

How to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival

1. Climb high to worship ancestors

The most important custom of the Double Ninth Festival is to climb high to worship ancestors. You can choose some famous mountain peaks, such as Mount Tai, Mount Huashan, Mount Song, etc., or you can choose some local hills and climb them together as a family to enjoy the autumn colors and worship ancestors and pray for blessings.

2. Drink chrysanthemum wine

You can make chrysanthemum wine at home, or you can go to the supermarket to buy finished chrysanthemum wine and taste it with your family.

3. Eat Double Ninth Cake

You can make Double Ninth Cake at home, or you can buy finished Double Ninth Cake and taste it with your family.

4. Appreciating chrysanthemums

Appreciating chrysanthemums is also a traditional activity during the Double Ninth Festival. You can go to parks, gardens and other places to appreciate chrysanthemums and feel the beauty of autumn.

5. Sending longevity noodles

There is another traditional custom during the Double Ninth Festival, which is to send longevity noodles. You can make longevity noodles at home, or you can buy finished longevity noodles and give them to your elders or relatives and friends to express your blessings to them.