1, needlework

Needle-threading is also called "competition cleverness", that is, women wear needles in competitions. They tie colored threads and wear seven-hole needles. The faster they wear, the more cleverness they beg for. Those who wear slowly are called "losing cleverness". Those who lose cleverness should give gifts prepared in advance to those who are skillful.

2. Needle injection is skillful

Throwing needles to test ingenuity is a variant of the custom of asking for cleverness by threading needles on Qixi Festival, which originated from and is different from threading needles. It is a popular Chinese Valentine's Day custom in Ming and Qing Dynasties. The so-called needle-throwing test is to prepare a washbasin, put it in the patio and pour in "Yuanyang water", that is, mix the water taken during the day with the water taken at night. However, river water and well water are often mixed together and poured into the basin. The basin and water should stay in the open air for the night, and then the next day, the seventh day of July, when the sun shines, it can be "tested" at noon or afternoon.

Originally, the water in the basin was exposed to the sun for half a day, and a thin film was vaguely formed on the surface, so the sewing needle was taken and gently laid flat on the water surface, so the needle would not sink, and under the water, a needle shadow appeared. If this needle shadow was straight, it would be a "clever" failure. If the needle shadow formed various shapes, or bent, or thick at one end and thin at the other, it would be a "clever".

3, drying books and clothes

In ancient times, the "Qixi" Festival also had the custom of drying books and clothes, which was said to avoid insects. It is said that people choose to print books on Tanabata because on July 7th, Tianmen is wide open and the sun is strong, which is the "Sun-drying Day" of the Dragon King. People often expose their clothes and quilts on this day to prevent insects from eating, and scholars often expose their books on this day. After the Han Dynasty, cultural exchanges between different places promoted the fusion and spread of customs, and major traditional festivals have been popularized throughout the country. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cui Shi's "Four People's Moon Order" said: "On July 7, I exposed scriptures and clothes, and I didn't smoke."

4. Stargazing on Tanabata

It is a traditional folk custom to sit and watch the morning glory and the weaver star on Tanabata night. On Tanabata night, young beautiful girls should place seasonal fruits prepared in advance and worship the bright moon. They will also hold all kinds of begging ceremonies, and sincerely beg the Weaver Maid God to give them clever hands and pray that they can get a happy marriage match.

5. Eat proper fruit

Chinese Valentine's Day's food customs vary from place to place, and they are generally called "eating skillfully". An image of "Qiao" expresses the uniqueness of the food custom of Qixi, and expresses people's beautiful desire to pursue ingenuity, family well-being and a happy life.