First of all, enjoy chrysanthemums.
The Double Ninth Festival is the season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and people will enjoy all kinds of chrysanthemum exhibitions. In flower beds, parks or special exhibition places, people can enjoy all kinds of chrysanthemums, such as peony chrysanthemums, dahlias and small daisies. Chrysanthemum viewing activities not only let people appreciate the beauty of chrysanthemums, but also add a festive atmosphere to the festival.
Second, eat Chongyang cake.
The traditional food of Double Ninth Festival is Double Ninth Cake, which is made of glutinous rice, dates and other materials, symbolizing good luck and longevity. Chongyang cake is generally square or round, and its taste is soft, waxy and sweet. People will taste Chongyang cake on this day, which means praying for peace and health.
Third, wear horns.
Cornus officinalis is a kind of plant, which is considered to have the function of exorcising evil spirits and avoiding disasters. On the Double Ninth Festival, people will wear dogwood to pray for peace. Cornus officinalis is usually strung with red rope. People tie it around their wrists or hang it on clothes, thinking that it can bring good luck and protection.
Fourth, drink chrysanthemum wine.
Chrysanthemum wine is a traditional drink, which has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials by soaking chrysanthemum in white wine. People will drink chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival, not only to celebrate the festival, but also for health care. Chrysanthemum wine is delicate and elegant, and has a unique taste.
Five, enjoy the autumn
The Double Ninth Festival is in autumn, and people will appreciate the beautiful scenery in autumn, such as red leaves and golden rice fields. Autumn is a colorful season, and nature presents a scene of bumper harvest. People can take a walk, have an outing or climb a mountain to enjoy the tranquility and beauty brought by autumn.
Sixth, ancestor worship and grave sweeping.
The Double Ninth Festival is also a traditional festival for ancestor worship. People will go to their ancestors' cemeteries to sweep graves, offer flowers and worship. This is a way to show respect and gratitude to our ancestors. People will put flowers and plants in the cemetery, burn paper money, and pray for ancestors to bless their families' peace and happiness.
Seven, dragon and lion dance
In some places, people will perform dragon and lion dances to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival and add festive atmosphere. Dragon and lion dancing is a traditional folk art form in China, which expresses good luck and blessings through dance and music. People will put on colorful costumes and perform with faucets or lion heads, adding a lively and joyful atmosphere to the festival.
The Development and Significance of Double Ninth Festival
First, the historical evolution of the Double Ninth Festival
Double Ninth Festival, also known as Double Ninth Festival, originated from astronomical observation in ancient China. The ancients believed that the sun was the brightest on September 9, which could ward off evil spirits and avoid diseases. Therefore, the ancients would hold various activities on this day, such as climbing mountains, enjoying chrysanthemums and visiting dogwood, in order to achieve health and safety. With the passage of time, the way of celebrating the Double Ninth Festival has also changed, but its spiritual connotation has continued.
Second, the social significance of the Double Ninth Festival
With the development of society, the significance of the Double Ninth Festival is constantly enriched and developed. Now the Double Ninth Festival is not only a traditional festival, but also a festival full of humanistic care and family warmth. It reminds us to care about and respect the elderly, so that the elderly can enjoy the warmth of family and social care in their later years.
At the same time, the Double Ninth Festival is also an important carrier to carry forward traditional culture and inherit Chinese excellent traditional culture.