In the hope of living a long life (and avoiding misfortune) people would drink saké mixed with chrysanthemum petals on the 9th of the 9th.
The flowers have long been a symbol of immortality.
chrysanthemum month-
for every mountain village
days of saké
菊月や山里里も供日酒
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶).
To celebrate the 9th of the 9th chrysanthemum petals mixed in sake. As chrysanthemums were associated with immortality, people would drink the petals as a form of prayer for a long life (and life without misfortune).
To celebrate the 9th of the 9th chrysanthemum petals mixed in sake. As chrysanthemums were associated with immortality, people would drink the petals as a form of prayer for a long life (and life without misfortune).
To celebrate the 9th of the 9th chrysanthemum petals mixed in sake. As chrysanthemums were associated with immortality, people would drink the petals as a form of prayer for a long life (and life without misfortune).
To celebrate the 9th of the 9th chrysanthemum petals mixed in sake. As chrysanthemums were associated with immortality, people would drink the petals as a form of prayer for a long life (and life without misfortune).
