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The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival and the Ascending Festival, is an important day in traditional Chinese festivals, and every year on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, every household celebrates in various ways to pray for health, longevity, and good luck.
The number "nine" is a yang number in the Book of Changes, and the two yang numbers of "ninety-nine" are overlapping, so it is called "double yang"; Because the sun and the moon are all nine, it is also called "heavy nine". After the middle of the Han Dynasty, the Confucian concept of yin and yang has six yin and nine yang, nine is the number of yang, and the solid weight nine is also called "double yang".
In ancient times, there were activities to worship the heavens and ancestors in the autumn season. The ancients worshiped the Emperor of Heaven and their ancestors at the time of the harvest of crops in September, and thanked the Emperor and the ancestors for their kindness, which is the original form of the Double Ninth Festival as an autumn harvest sacrifice activity.
Since the Han and Wei dynasties, the Double Ninth Festival has the customs of mountaineering, dogwood, and chrysanthemum wine. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, there were customs of appreciating chrysanthemums and drinking alcohol. By the time of the Tang and Song dynasties, Chongyang chrysanthemum appreciation became a custom. During the Tang Dynasty, the Double Ninth Festival was officially designated as a festival, and people wore chrysanthemums on their heads in addition to dogwoods during the Double Ninth Festival. Since then, successive dynasties have been followed to this day.
Since the 80s of the 20th century, some places in China have designated the ninth day of the ninth month of the summer calendar as the Day of the Elderly, advocating that the whole society establish an atmosphere of respecting, respecting, loving and helping the elderly. In 1989, the Chinese government officially designated the ninth day of the ninth lunar month as "Chinese Old People's Day" and "Respect for the Elderly Day". In 2006, the Chung Yeung Festival was selected as one of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects in China. Since ancient times, there have been many taboos during the Chung Yeung Festival, keeping in mind the "3 wants and 3 don'ts", following the ancestral customs, and adding blessings and longevity to the family.
"3 to"
1. To ascend. Climbing on the Chung Yeung Festival is a traditional custom that has existed since ancient times. The ancients believed that nine is the number of yang, and on the ninth day of September, the two nines meet, which is the day when the yang energy of heaven and earth is the most prosperous. Ascending on this day, you can not only receive the yang energy of heaven and earth, but also pray for health and longevity, and rise step by step.
For climbing activities, you can choose famous mountains, high-rise buildings, hills, etc., and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way while climbing with family and friends. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can also look out in all directions and feel the magnificence and vastness of nature. Ascending can not only exercise the body, but also cultivate sentiment and make people feel refreshed.
2. Be respectful of the elderly. Chung Yeung Festival is also the Day of Respect for the Elderly. Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has had the traditional virtue of respecting the old and loving the young. On the day of Chung Yeung Festival, people express their respect and love for their elders in various ways.
There are many ways to respect the elderly, whether it is to spend the festive season with the elderly, to give a thoughtful gift, or to listen to their voices and share the moments of life with them. Either way, it can make the elderly feel the warmth and love from their families.
3. Eat chongyang cake. Chongyang cake is a traditional food that must be eaten during the Chung Yeung Festival. There are a variety of raw materials for the production of Chongyang cake, including glutinous rice, red dates, lotus seeds, walnuts, etc., which are soft and glutinous and sweet, and rich in nutrition.
Eating Chongyang cake is not only because it is delicious, but also because it means that you will rise step by step, health and longevity. When making Chongyang Cake, you can also add different fillings according to your personal taste, such as bean paste, sesame, osmanthus, etc., to make Chongyang Cake more delicious and delicious. At the same time, you can also give Chongyang cake to relatives and friends, conveying holiday blessings and greetings.
"3 Don'ts"
1. Don't dry your clothes. On the day of the Chung Yeung Festival, the ancients had the taboo of "do not dry clothes". This is because, on the ninth day of the ninth month of September, yang energy is at its peak, and drying clothes is easy to provoke yang energy, resulting in physical discomfort. At the same time, drying clothes is also easy to be blown away by the wind, which means that wealth leaks out and is unlucky. Therefore, on the day of Chung Yeung Festival, try to avoid drying clothes. If you do need to dry your laundry, you can choose to dry it indoors on a balcony or drying rack to avoid direct exposure to the sun.
2. Don't get married. Chung Yeung Festival, it is not suitable for marriage. The ancients believed that this day was the day when yang energy was at its peak, and marriage was easy to provoke yang energy, leading to unsmooth marriage. At the same time, the Chung Yeung Festival is also a day to worship ancestors and sweep tombs, and the atmosphere is solemn and solemn, and it is not suitable to hold festive activities. Therefore, on the day of Chung Yeung Festival, try to avoid getting married. If you do need to get married in the near future, you can choose to avoid Chung Yeung Festival to avoid breaking taboos.
3. Don't have sex. During the Chung Yeung Festival, sexual intercourse is also not appropriate. The ancients believed that on this day, if the yang energy is too strong, sexual intercourse is easy to damage the body and lead to health problems. At the same time, the Chung Yeung Festival is also a day to worship ancestors and sweep tombs, and the atmosphere is solemn and solemn, and it is not suitable for intimate activities. Of course, these taboos have been gradually diluted in modern society. But in any case, maintaining good health and respecting traditional culture are still principles that we should follow.
In addition to the above-mentioned "3 do's and 3 don'ts", there are many other customs and precautions for Chung Yeung Festival.
1. Dogwood cuttings. Dogwood planting during the Chung Yeung Festival is a traditional custom handed down by the ancients. Dogwood is a small evergreen tree, its fruit has a strong aroma, since ancient times it has been believed to have the effect of warding off evil spirits, driving away cold, and refreshing. On the day of the Chung Yeung Festival, people will pick fresh dogwoods and insert them in the lintels, windows, bedside and other places for good luck. At the same time, they also use dogwood to make small items such as sachets and bracelets, and wear them on their bodies to pray for safety and health.
2. Chrysanthemum appreciation. Chrysanthemum appreciation during the Chung Yeung Festival is also a traditional custom. Chrysanthemums are deeply loved by people for their noble and tenacious character. Around the Chung Yeung Festival, it is the time when chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and chrysanthemums of various colors and varieties are blooming one after another, which is beautiful. People go to parks, gardens, chrysanthemum exhibitions, and other places to enjoy the beauty of chrysanthemums and feel the festive atmosphere.
3. Keep warm. The Chung Yeung Festival coincides with autumn, the weather is getting cooler, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Therefore, on this day, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm, especially the elderly and children, and to add appropriate clothing to avoid colds. At the same time, we should also pay attention to dietary conditioning and eat more warm foods, such as mutton, red dates, walnuts, etc., to enhance the body's resistance.
Chung Yeung Festival is a traditional festival full of cultural heritage and human touch. On this day, we must follow the customs of our ancestors, keep in mind the "3 do's and 3 don'ts", and add blessings and longevity to our families. At the same time, we should also pay attention to physical health, respect traditional culture, and inherit and carry forward the virtues and excellent culture of the Chinese nation.
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