Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. It originated from an ancient Chinese legend. It is said that in ancient times there was an old man who loved drinking. His birthday was on the ninth day of September. Every year on this day, people would send him fine wine and food, wishing him long life and good health. Gradually, this day became the Double Ninth Festival. There is also the custom of climbing mountains during the Double Ninth Festival. People believe that climbing high and looking far away on this day can avoid bad luck and disaster, and at the same time increase the health and auspiciousness of the body. Therefore, every Double Ninth Festival, people choose to go outing in the mountains to breathe fresh air and enjoy the beautiful scenery of autumn. In addition to climbing, the Double Ninth Festival is also a time for people to go home and visit relatives. Family reunion is one of the very important values in traditional Chinese culture, a...