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June 1, the origin of June 65438 Cold Clothes Festival

65438+1 October1Cold Clothes Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, also known as "Cold Clothes Festival" or "Cold Clothes Day". It is said that this festival originated from the ancient farming society in China.

In ancient times, after the busy farming season, farmers would wash and dry their summer clothes at 65438+1 October1day and put on new winter clothes. This day is regarded as the beginning for farmers to meet the cold winter, and it is also an important moment for them to prepare for the cold weather.

With the passage of time, the Cold Clothes Festival has gradually evolved into a festive festival. People will hold various celebrations on this day, such as offering sacrifices to ancestors, praying for a bumper harvest and enjoying the moon. At the same time, some places will hold traditional folk performances and garden activities to let people feel the charm of traditional culture.

The origin and significance of the Cold Clothes Festival is not only the custom of farmers to meet the cold winter, but also the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture. It reminds people to cherish clothes and save resources, and at the same time makes people feel the profound connotation of farming culture.