What is the Double Ninth Festival also called? Six nicknames for the Double Ninth Festival you don’t know

What is the Double Ninth Festival also called? The ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar every year is a traditional festival in my country, and the Double Ninth Festival has many nicknames. Next, let’s take a look together.

What is the Double Ninth Festival also called?

Double Ninth Festival

The Double Ninth Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar every year. In ancient my country, nine was called a "yang number". On the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, there are two nines, both of which are yang numbers, so the Double Ninth Festival is also called the Double Ninth Festival.

Chrysanthemum Festival

The Double Ninth Festival falls in the golden autumn season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom. The custom of appreciating chrysanthemums is popular during this period, so the Double Ninth Festival is also called the Chrysanthemum Festival. People also call the ninth month of the lunar calendar the "Chrysanthemum Month". During the Double Ninth Festival, when chrysanthemums bloom proudly in the frost, viewing chrysanthemums has become an important part of the festival.

Climbing Festival

Because one of the most important customs of the Double Ninth Festival is climbing heights, the Double Ninth Festival is also called the Climbing Festival. Why do we climb mountains during Double Ninth Festival? One theory is that the Double Ninth Festival is the day when "yang" rises, the earth's air rises and the weather drops. In order to avoid contact with unhealthy air, the ancients climbed high to avoid evil spirits. Another theory is that it originated from the ancient people's worship of mountains. It is recorded in the Book of Rites: Sacrifice: "Mountains, forests, rivers, valleys, and hills that can produce clouds, wind and rain, and monsters are all called gods."