1, enjoy chrysanthemums. You must enjoy chrysanthemums on the Double Ninth Festival, because chrysanthemums symbolize longevity.
Chrysanthemum has always been a famous flower in China, and it is also a famous flower with long life. The Double Ninth Festival is the time when chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and with the unique character of chrysanthemums, chrysanthemums become a symbol of vitality.
The Double Ninth Festival has always had the custom of enjoying chrysanthemums, so it was also called Chrysanthemum Festival in ancient times. People think that chrysanthemum is a symbol of longevity. During the Double Ninth Festival, chrysanthemum conferences and exhibitions are held in many places, and people from all over the city will send people out to see chrysanthemums.
2. One person is missing from the dogwood. Do you remember this poem? Cornus officinalis has a saying to ward off evil spirits, so it has this custom on the Double Ninth Festival.
In ancient times, there was a custom of inserting dogwood on September 9, so the Double Ninth Festival was also called the dogwood Festival. Cornus officinalis has a strong fragrance, which has the functions of expelling insects, removing dampness, removing colds, promoting digestion, and treating cold and heat. It can be used as medicine and wine for health preservation and disease elimination. Therefore, on the Double Ninth Festival, people have the custom of wearing Cornus officinalis or inserting Cornus officinalis when climbing high and looking far. They can also give Cornus officinalis as a gift to relatives and friends to ward off evil spirits, seek good luck and prolong life.
In many places of the Double Ninth Festival, there is also the custom of eating Double Ninth Cake, which naturally means a long life and a successful career for children.
According to historical records, Chongyang cake, also known as flower cake, chrysanthemum cake and five-color cake, has no fixed pattern and is more casual. Eating Chongyang cake on September 9 means wishing children happiness and longevity. Exquisite Chongyang cake should be made into nine layers, like a pagoda. Some people even put red paper flags on Chongyang cakes and light candles. This probably means "lighting a lamp" and "eating cakes" instead of "climbing", and using a red paper flag instead of dogwood. At present, there is still no fixed variety of Chongyang cake, and the soft cakes eaten around Chongyang Festival are called Chongyang cakes.
Of course, every place has its own customs, but the biggest custom should be to climb mountains with parents.