Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. Here's the English translation of its origins and legends:

**Origins of Qixi Festival:**
The Qixi Festival has its roots in ancient Chinese mythology and folklore. It is believed to be the day when the celestial lovers, the cowherd (Niulang) and the weaving maiden (Zhinü), are allowed to meet on the Magpie Bridge.
**Legends of Qixi Festival:**
1. **The Story of the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden:**
According to a popular legend, Niulang was a handsome and diligent cowherd who was favored by the celestial goddess Zhinü, who taught him how to herd the cows. However, they were forbidden to be together by the celestial emperor, who believed that Niulang was not worthy of Zhinü. Despite this, they secretly loved each other.
To be together, Niulang and Zhinü used magic to become invisible to the celestial emperor. But, they could only meet once a year on the Qixi Festival, which is why it's also known as "The Festival of the Magpie Bridge."
On this special night, the magpies are believed to form a bridge over the Milky Way for the couple to cross, thus symbolizing the strength of their love. The rest of the year, the bridge is broken, and they are separated by the stars.
2. **Weaving Legend:**
Another legend associated with Qixi Festival is about Zhinü, who was a goddess of weaving. It is said that when she descended to the mortal world, she wove beautiful clothes for the people. However, she fell in love with a mortal and decided to stay with him, leaving her weaving duties behind. This resulted in a severe drought because the other gods couldn't weave rain clouds without Zhinü's help. In order to save their crops and lives, the people asked Niulang to persuade Zhinü to return to her celestial duties. The couple eventually reconciled, and Zhinü resumed her weaving, thus bringing prosperity back to the mortal world.
The Qixi Festival is celebrated with various customs and activities, including offering to the stars, giving gifts to loved ones, and enjoying mooncakes, a traditional Chinese pastry, which symbolizes unity and reunion.
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