What is the custom of Shaanxi Double Ninth Festival?

Before the festival, the bride's family will send "flower cakes" (steamed bread) or "Qu Lian" to her married daughter. "Flower cake" and "Qulian" are both made of good wheat flour. The difference is that the steamed cake is called "flower cake" and the baked cake is called "Qulian". Cake, usually round or oval, is three or five or even seven layers from bottom to top, and gradually rises. The cake maker has a high homophonic voice, indicating that he is promoted step by step. Flowers are painted around each floor, and the cake is covered with flowers. This kind of steamed stuffed bun is called "flower cake".

2. In the vast rural areas of Shaanxi, on the Double Ninth Festival, green dogwood was planted in front of every household, and neighbors gave gifts to each other. This is a traditional custom that has been pursued for thousands of years. Drinking chrysanthemum wine at home, especially the old people like to drink dogwood wine, has become a traditional holiday drink.

Drinking chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival is the need of fitness. Because chrysanthemum is cool and fragrant, it can dispel wind and reduce fire, and it can also treat dizziness and other diseases. Therefore, the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine on the Double Ninth Festival is still popular.