1, Chongyang cake

It is a traditional custom to eat Chongyang cake on the Double Ninth Festival. According to historical records, Chongyang cake is also called "flower cake, chrysanthemum cake and five-color cake". "Cake" and "Gao" are homophonic, meaning that the living standard is rising step by step, and it is auspicious. People often make Chongyang cakes for the elderly on this festival to show respect for the elderly.

2. Mutton noodles

Northerners want to eat mutton noodles on the Double Ninth Festival. "Sheep" and "Yang" are homophonic, which should be the code of Chongyang. If you want to eat white flour, "white" means the word "hundred" MINUS the top "one", which means that one hundred MINUS one is ninety-nine, in order to meet the code of "99".

3. Baba

On the Double Ninth Festival, in the southwest and other areas, it is also a custom to hit and eat Ciba. Ciba, a traditional snack made of glutinous rice, has a round meaning of reunion and perfection.

4. Crabs

Before and after the Double Ninth Festival, crabs are the fattest time. In this season, the meat inside male crabs is very fresh and tender, and it is very enjoyable to eat. However, after this season, it will slowly go out of the market, and it will take another year to eat the crabs with tender meat. Therefore, on this day of the Double Ninth Festival, you might as well buy more to eat.

5. Pomegranate

Before and after the Double Ninth Festival, the weather will get drier and drier. At this time, it is necessary to eat more seasonal fruits with high water content. For example, before and after the Double Ninth Festival, it is the time when pomegranate is ripe. At this time, pomegranate is not only sweet and juicy, but also suitable for all ages.

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