The chrysanthemum(菊花) comes from China and was recorded in some Chinese books as early as the 5th century BC.The flower 1. 开花) in the 9th lunar month，lending a festive atmosphere to Double Ninth Day.That’s why the month is also referred to 2. ． “the month of chrysanthemum”(introduce) to Japan during the Tang Dynasty.It usually begins to bloom(
The flower has been favored by 3. (poet) through the ages，because it is one of the only flowers that bloom in late autumn.Du Fu，a great Tang Dynasty poet，wrote more than ten poems singing the praises of the flower.
Chinese people 4. (be) fond of enjoying chrysanthemums on Double Ninth Day long before.Chrysanthemum displays were usually held immediately after 5. day in some regions of China in the Qing Dynasty.People in Beijing began to stick chrysanthemums on doors and windows 6. (get) rid of the bad luck and bring in the good one,7. was an alteration(改变) of the custom of 8. (wear) chrysanthemums on people’s heads.At these displays family members accompany their elders to have a relaxing day in a natural atmosphere while wishing for good health and 9. (happy) for them.The displays are often 10. (live) with a sea of visitors.
