The saying that Chongyang eats crabs.

There is a saying that Chongyang eats crabs. It is better to eat crabs than to celebrate the holidays. Chongyang eats crabs and radishes in winter; Chongyang eats crabs, one crab and one mouthful of wine; Chongyang crab fat, chrysanthemum on the mountain.

1, it is better to eat crabs on Chongyang than on holidays. Explanation: This proverb means that it is best not to eat crabs on the Double Ninth Festival, because crabs are prone to parasites at this time, which is not good for health.

2. Chongyang eats crabs and carrots in winter. Explanation: This proverb means to eat crabs on the Double Ninth Festival and radishes in winter, because the temperature drops gradually after the Double Ninth Festival, and crabs begin to gain weight, while radishes are eaten in winter because radishes help digestion and keep warm.

3. Chongyang eats crabs, and a crab takes a sip of wine. Explanation: This proverb means that when eating crabs on the Double Ninth Festival, you can add wine to add festive atmosphere.

4, Chongyang crab fertilizer, chrysanthemum appreciation on the mountain: emphasize that on the day of the Double Ninth Festival, in addition to eating crabs, you must climb the mountain to enjoy chrysanthemums and experience the beauty of autumn.

These proverbs all come from the traditional festival Double Ninth Festival in China and its related customs. On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, people will go hiking, enjoy chrysanthemums, drink chrysanthemum wine and eat crabs. Double Ninth Festival is autumn and crabs are fat season. Crabs are regarded as one of the delicacies, so eating crabs on the Double Ninth Festival has become a kind of enjoyment and celebration.

Other customs of Double Ninth Festival

1, Hiking: During the Double Ninth Festival, people like hiking and enjoy the beautiful scenery in autumn. This symbolizes welcoming fresh air, exercising and enjoying nature.

2. Enjoy chrysanthemum and drink chrysanthemum wine: Autumn is the season when chrysanthemums are in full bloom. People will go to flower beds or parks to enjoy chrysanthemums, their beautiful flowers and various varieties. There is a special drink called chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival, which is made of chrysanthemum. People like to drink chrysanthemum wine on this day, which means to ward off evil spirits, pray and prolong life.

3. Wear Cornus officinalis: Cornus officinalis is one of the symbols of the Double Ninth Festival. People like to wear dogwood to ward off evil spirits and pray. Some people hang dogwoods at the door or at home to get rid of bad luck.