Significance of inserting Evodia rutaecarpa in Double Ninth Festival

The ancients thought that inserting Cornus officinalis into the Double Ninth Festival could avoid disasters, so they would directly insert Cornus officinalis into the bun, wrap the stems, leaves or fruits of Cornus officinalis in purple bags and tie them on their arms. Scholars will go out to enjoy dogwood in Chongyang.

Double Ninth Festival is one of the important traditional festivals in China. It is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, hence the name Double Ninth Festival. On this special day, people will take various ways to express their love and blessings to their elders, as well as the important custom of inserting dogwood. Cornus officinalis is an ancient and mysterious plant, which blooms in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The fruit is as red as coral and fragrant, and it is known as the symbol of the Double Ninth Festival. The custom of inserting Evodia rutaecarpa originated from ancient sacrificial activities. People think that Cornus officinalis has the characteristics of exorcism and blessing, so it is regarded as a sacrifice to ancestors and gods. This tradition continues to this day. On the Double Ninth Festival, people will decorate their homes and wear dogwood to show respect and welcome good luck.

The custom of Double Ninth Festival

1, Climbing: The custom of climbing on the Double Ninth Festival has a long history. In ancient times, there was the custom of climbing on the Double Ninth Festival, so it was also called "Climbing Festival". Climbing is also a solar term originated from nature, and climbing on the Double Ninth Festival corresponds to the spring outing of ancient people in spring and March.

2. Eat Chongyang cake: According to historical records, Chongyang cake is also called flower cake, chrysanthemum cake and five-color cake, and the production method is arbitrary. It was the original intention of the ancients to make cakes at dawn on September 9. The child put a cake on his head and said a word in his mouth, wishing the child all the best.

3. Chrysanthemum viewing: The Double Ninth Festival has always had the custom of chrysanthemum viewing, so it was also called Chrysanthemum Festival in ancient times. The custom of appreciating chrysanthemums originated from chrysanthemum culture. Chrysanthemum is a natural flower. Chrysanthemum has formed chrysanthemum culture because of its colorful colors and blooming in Ao Shuang.