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About the origin of the Double Ninth Festival

There are many traditional festivals in China, such as the Spring Festival, the Mid Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, etc., but some friends may not know the origin of the Double Ninth Festival. Let's learn about it. The origin of the Double Ninth Festival in fact, there are three main origins of the Double Ninth Festival, which are: 1. It comes from the heavy number of Yang in the book of changes; 2. It comes from the activities of offering sacrifices to heaven in ancient times; 3. It comes from the ancient ritual of offering sacrifices to Mars. Introduction to the Double Ninth Festival Double Ninth Festival is also called Double Ninth Festival, respect for the elderly Festival, autumn drying Festival, Climbing Festival, ancestor worship Festival and Double Ninth Festival. It is a traditional folk festival in China. The festival is held on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month every year. Nine numbers are Yang numbers in the book of changes. The two Yang numbers of nine and nine are equal, so they are called Double Yang; Because both the sun and the moon meet nine, it is also called double nine. Returning to the true world in September, the beginning of one yuan, the ancients believed that the Double Ninth Festival in September was an auspicious day. In ancient times, people used to climb high to pray for blessings, visit chrysanthemums in autumn, wear Cornus, worship gods and ancestors, drink banquets and pray for longevity on the Double Ninth Festival. Up to now, it has also added the connotation of respecting the elderly. On the day of Double Ninth Festival, it enjoys a banquet and a high meeting to be grateful and respect the elderly. Climbing the mountain to enjoy the autumn and Thanksgiving and respect for the elderly are two important themes of today's Double Ninth Festival activities. (GuanYuChongYangJieDeLaiYuan)