Because of its unique character, chrysanthemum has become a symbol of vitality. Chrysanthemum contains health-preserving ingredients. In Jin Dynasty, Ge Hong's "Bao Pu Zi" recorded that people in Nanyang Mountain drank sweet valley water full of chrysanthemums and lived longer. Drinking chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival is a traditional custom in China.
Chrysanthemum wine, in ancient times, was regarded as the "auspicious wine" that Chongyang must drink to eliminate disasters and pray for blessings. Chrysanthemum wine is a kind of medicinal liquor, which tastes slightly bitter. After drinking, it can make people clear their eyes and wake up, and it has auspicious meaning of eliminating disasters and praying for blessings.
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In the process of historical continuation, the Double Ninth Festival not only incorporates many folk customs, but also incorporates many cultural connotations. The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is a climate of "clear air rising and turbid air sinking". The higher the terrain, the more concentrated the clear sky, so "Chongyang climbing to enjoy the clear sky" became a folk custom. Autumn in September, the sky is crisp, this season, climbing high and looking far can achieve the purpose of refreshing, fitness and recuperation.
On the Double Ninth Festival, all localities organize activities for the elderly to climb mountains, have an autumn outing, exchange feelings and exercise. The younger generation of many families will also help the elderly to go to the suburbs. Double Ninth Festival is a traditional festival in China, which combines various folk customs. There are many folk activities and rich cultural connotations. Celebrating the Double Ninth Festival generally includes traveling to enjoy the scenery, climbing high and looking far, watching chrysanthemums, planting dogwood everywhere, giving a banquet to respect the elderly, eating double ninth cake, drinking chrysanthemum wine and other activities.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Double Ninth Festival (China Traditional Festival)