The Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Here are some of the customs associated with the festival, translated into English:

1. **Lanterns (灯笼)** - People often hang red lanterns and light them in the evening to symbolize love and happiness.
2. **Lifting the Ban (乞巧)** - Young women would engage in various activities to "petition for skill" in weaving, hoping to become skilled in needlework and attract a good husband.
3. **Begging the Weaving Goddess (拜织女)** - It is believed that on this night, the Weaving Goddess (Lady Wei) comes down to the mortal world. Women would go to altars to pray for her blessing.
4. **Making Love Birds (做鹊桥)** - Children might create paper birds or a "love bridge" with bamboo sticks, believing that the magpies will help form the bridge across the Milky Way for the gods to meet.
5. **Listening to Love Stories (听爱情故事)** - Families would gather to listen to romantic stories, such as the legend of the cowherd and the weaver girl.
6. **Sending Love Messages (寄情书)** - Young men and women might send each other love letters or notes to express their affection.
7. **Gift-giving (送礼)** - Couples might exchange gifts to express their love, often including sweet treats like mooncakes and red dates.
8. **Eating Seven-Rice Balls (吃七彩饭)** - Some regions have the custom of eating a dish called "Seven-Rice Balls," which is said to bring good luck and fertility.
9. **Wearing Red (穿红)** - Red is the color of love and happiness in Chinese culture, so wearing red clothes or accessories is considered auspicious.
10. **Celebrating with Fireworks (放烟花)** - In some areas, fireworks are set off at night to celebrate the festival.
These customs can vary by region and family, but they all contribute to the romantic and festive atmosphere of the Qixi Festival.
「点击下面查看原网页 领取您的八字精批报告☟☟☟☟☟☟」
侵权及不良内容联系邮箱:seoserver@126.com,一经核实,本站将立刻删除。