What does the eighth day of September mean?

On the eighth day of September, it means success step by step and promotion step by step.

The eighth day of September means that married couples have a smooth life and a prosperous career. Therefore, if there is no special reason, the eighth day of September is really a good day to get married. In the tradition of China, the eighth day of September has a special significance. In the lunar calendar, nine is an important number, representing long-term, long-term and longevity. Therefore, the eighth day of September is considered an auspicious day, especially suitable for such a happy event as marriage.

In the traditional culture of China, the eighth day of September is the day of the year when toads climb ashore. So, when you go out this morning, you may see many toads crawling on the road. This traditional view has scientific basis. At this time, because the weather is wet and the temperature is suitable, toads will leave the water and start crawling on the shore to start their breeding season.

Related customs

In the traditional culture of China, the eighth day of September is also called the Double Ninth Festival, and it is also a good day to taste new tea. Because this is the time when the second bud of tea tree grows, the taste of tea is particularly mellow. At the same time, people living in the south are used to climbing mountains and overlooking on this day, or drinking tea and enjoying chrysanthemums. In the north, people like to pick all kinds of late autumn fruits, such as apples, pears and persimmons, and use them to make various desserts.

On the eighth day of September, many folk families also worship ancestors and sweep graves. According to tradition, ancestor worship is one of the important traditional activities of China people to protect traditional culture. In the process of worshipping ancestors and sweeping graves, people will make sacrifices in the cemetery and pray for the protection of their ancestors, which is also an experience that makes people feel family cohesion. On this day, cemeteries in many cities will also hold many voluntary activities to provide cleaning services and security for those who come to worship their ancestors (the above contents are for reference only).