From Wu Fang
To Linda King
Subject Re: Dragon Boat Festival
Hi, Linda,
It's great to hear from you. I think you will like the Double Ninth Festival, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. Rich with culture and 51. (历史), it is a day to hike, eat and drink, and 52. (庆祝) the health and long life of the elderly. There are some 53. (传统的) activities.
Here comes the first one. We think climbing to high places on that day can 54. (保护) the elderly from bad things. My family will never spend the day 55. (没有) climbing mountains. Today, it is a golden time to 56. (享受……的乐趣) natural beauty and breathe fresh air. Another one is wearing corns, which are also called zhuyu plant, to bring good health. People 57. (通常) wear them around their arms. Eating Chongyang cakes is also a must. These cakes are made with 58. (不同的) kinds of food, like rice, beans, and fruits. They are given to the elderly to show 59. (关心) and love.
Today, the Double Ninth Festival is a 60. (受欢迎的) festival in China and other parts of Asia. If you want to know more about the festival, feel free to ask me.
Yours,
Wu Fang

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