“

当你老了

头发白了

世间最美好的事

是你养我长大

我陪你变老

”

重阳节，农历九月初九，二九相重，称为“重九”，民间在该日有登高的风俗，所以重阳节又称“登高节”。还有重九节、茱萸、菊花节等说法。由于九月初九“九九”谐音是“久久”，有长久之意，所以常在此日祭祖与推行敬老活动。

重阳节与除、清、盂三节也是中国传统节日里祭祖的四大节日。今天就是重阳节，这些传统习俗，你有没有陪父母一起做呢？

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1、登高（Climbing heights）

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Apart from expelling bad luck and disasters, climbing mounting also indicates “climbing to a higher position”, Also for this reason people believe that climbing mountains can make people live a more longevous life.

登高可以驱除霉运，还意指“晋升高位”。人们还相信登山能使人健康长寿。

2、插茱萸（Wearing cornel twigs / Dogwood）

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The dogwood is a species of evergreen arbor; it is heavy-scented plant whose fruit is edible and can be stocked，also the leaves can be medicinal materials. They can expel insects, get rid of the humidity, help digestion and cure inner heat.    

茱萸为长青乔木。 该植物具有浓香，它的果实可食用或干存。 它的叶子可以用作药材。 茱萸具有驱虫去湿，助消化去内热的功效。

3、赏菊（Enjoying chrysanthemum flowers）

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Chrysanthemum originated in China and was recorded in some Chinese books as earlyasthe5thcenturyB.C. Chrysanthemum is in full blossom is the ninth Lunar month, therefore, it is also named for”flower of longevity “.

菊花产自中国，最早记载始于公元前5世纪。 菊花在阴历九月盛开，它有一个美称“长寿之花”。

4、饮菊花酒（Drinking chrysanthemum flower wine）

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The wine is said to have good effects on sharpness of the eye, alleviation of headache, drop of hypertension, reduction of weight and removalof stomach trouble, thus contributing to longevity. It is said that the drinkers of the chrysanthemum wine would be free from evil and have strong physique against cold weather. 

据说，菊花酒具有清神明目，减肥降血压，治疗胃病的功效。因此，可以饮菊花酒可以使人长寿。另外，饮菊花酒还有驱邪抗寒的效用。

5、吃重阳糕（Eating Double Ninth cake）

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The Double Ninth cake is also known as “chrysanthemum cake” or “flower cake”. It dates back to the ZhouDynasty. It is said that the cake was originally prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Day. 

重阳糕又名“菊花糕”或“花糕”重阳糕的历史可追溯到周朝。相传，最初人们是为了庆祝秋收而制作重阳糕的。 到现在，就逐渐发展为在重阳佳节人们常吃的一种糕点了。

6、合家团聚（Family get-togethers）

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The Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family get-togethers. Often, family outings are organised during which people search to renew their appreciaiton of nature and to reaffirm their love and concern for family members and close friends.

重阳节还是一个家庭团聚的节日。很多家庭也会一起出行，以感受大自然的魅力，也增进和亲友们的关系。