What is the festival for the elderly? What is the festival for the elderly?

China Old People's Day, the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, is a traditional festival in China, and it is also a traditional festival in China to respect the elderly. /kloc-The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, which came into effect in July/3, stipulates that "the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is the festival for the elderly every year", and the Double Ninth Festival in 20 13 (10/3) has also become the first legal holiday in China.

Which nationality is the festival for the elderly?

The festival for the elderly is a festival of the Han nationality.

The origin of the festival for the elderly can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. "Lu Chunqiu Qiu Ji Ji" says: "In September, I ordered the family to slaughter, plow the fields and prepare for harvest, and cited five important things. The Tibetan emperor's book is collected in the holy warehouse, and I only respect it. " "It's the day, Great Emperor. I'll taste the sacrifice and tell the son of heaven." It can be seen that at that time, when the crops were harvested in autumn and September, there were activities of offering sacrifices to the emperor and ancestors to thank them for their kindness.

Jia, the imperial secretary in Xijing Miscellanies of the Han Dynasty, said: "On September 9, Pei Yun ate the bait and drank chrysanthemum wine, and the clouds made people live longer." According to legend, since then, there has been the custom of seeking longevity on the Double Ninth Festival. This is influenced by the ancient wizards (later Taoist priests) who pursued immortality and collected drugs to take. At the same time, there are also large-scale banquet activities, which developed from the Qingfeng banquet in the pre-Qin period.

There is also a record in the Chronicle of Jingchu's Age: "On September 9, four people had a family dinner." Duke Du of Sui wrote: "I don't know when the banquet on September 9 started, and it hasn't changed since I was stationed in the Song Dynasty." Longevity and feast form the basis of the Double Ninth Festival.

In modern times, the state designated the ninth day of the ninth lunar month as the festival for the elderly in 1989, and advocated the whole society to establish the atmosphere of respecting, loving and helping the elderly. On May 20th, 2006, the Double Ninth Festival was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in the State Council. /kloc-The Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (hereinafter referred to as the Law on the Elderly), which came into effect in July/March, clearly stipulates in the law that "the ninth day of the ninth lunar month is the Day for the Elderly every year".

Why is the Double Ninth Festival called Respect for the Elderly?

Modern inheritance of traditional festivals.

The Double Ninth Festival is the earliest festival of sacrifice after harvest, which has the meaning of gratitude and expectation. It has been passed down to this day, and now it has added the connotation of respecting the elderly. People will enjoy a feast on the Double Ninth Festival and thank the elderly. 1989 designated the ninth day of the ninth lunar month as the "Day for Respecting the Elderly", and advocated the whole society to establish an atmosphere of respecting, loving and helping the elderly.

What are the main customs of the Double Ninth Festival?

The main customs of the Double Ninth Festival are: climbing in autumn, giving a banquet to welcome guests, enjoying chrysanthemums, seeing off shallots, drinking chrysanthemum wine and eating double ninth cake.

Double Ninth Festival is the first sacrificial activity after harvest. In the folk customs of festivals, there are some traditional sacrificial activities, such as climbing mountains, feasting and other activities with natural flavor, such as enjoying chrysanthemums and bidding farewell to youth. Generally speaking, it is a festival with a long history and traditional culture.

How do the elderly at home celebrate the Double Ninth Festival?

First, to commemorate the Double Ninth Festival, you can take commemorative photos of the elderly regularly, using the year and festival as a symbol.

This, of course, refers to the situation where both parents are alive. It is a kind of wealth to have old people at home, especially when both parents are alive. Please cherish them and do your filial piety, because they are getting old. Taking them to a special photo studio will make them feel more ceremonial.

Second, buy a pair of matching clothes for parents.

The old man worked hard for most of his life. When they were young, the country's material resources were not so rich. Today, if you have the ability, buy them a fashionable leisure suit. They will definitely be happy to wear it, so they will choose to wear it on the Double Ninth Festival.

Third, prepare a hearty meal for the old people that suits their tastes.

You don't have to go to the restaurant. Double Ninth Festival is not a legal holiday. There must be children and grandchildren to worry about at home. Just do it at home. They certainly don't like big fish and meat, so let's mix them with meat and vegetables. Usually, they must be prepared according to children's tastes. Let's change their tastes today.

Fourth, give them some money and let them buy what they like freely.

Many old people have been serving their children and their grandchildren in school and kindergarten after retirement. Many old people are free laborers, and many are paid to serve their children. Just do it for them once and let them have a meaningful Double Ninth Festival. Maybe they are not short of money, but not short of money doesn't mean their children don't pay. Let them stop doing housework today.

Fifth, give the elderly a day off and let them spend the holidays freely.

Many old people's first task after retirement is to cook for their grandchildren and cook in different ways. In order to let their grandchildren eat and drink well, they are given a day off today. Maybe you are really busy at work. You can make preparations in advance, have a rest, consult with your husband and wife and take care of yourself for one day. There is only one Double Ninth Festival every year.

Sixth, express your blessings and thanks to your parents.

No matter what you do for the elderly, you can express it directly. If you are embarrassed to feel sick, let the child talk. Of course, if parents are intellectuals, they can express their feelings through letters. I'm sure they will burst into tears when they see your letter.