What date is Valentine's Day?
February 14 is a traditional Valentine's Day in the West, also known as St. Valentine's Day or St. Valentine's Day, to commemorate the priest SanctusValentinus who died for his lover. In the west, on February 14, men and women exchange gifts to show their love or friendship. It has become a favorite festival for young people in Europe and America, and it has also become popular in other countries.
The Romantic Significance of Valentine's Day
February 14 Valentine's Day, at the moment of birth, Valentine was deeply moved by the spirit of defending love and his beloved girl. People can give their hearts and even their lives for love, and have already turned the meaning of love into the most immortal romance in the world. It is such a romantic origin that future generations are more willing to commemorate it and safeguard their love. For thousands of years, Valentine's Day on February 14 has been filled with more romantic feelings: single people try harder to find the true love of their lives on Valentine's Day, lovestruck couples yearn for eternal love on Valentine's Day, and married couples look forward to living together on Valentine's Day.
On February 14, many people gathered up their courage and showed their true feelings. It really takes courage to express their love, propose marriage and commemorate their love. Being able to say love, from one person to two people, and agreeing with me, is a unique romance of human beings.
What is the real Valentine's Day in China?
There are two real Valentine's Days in China, one is Shangsi Festival and the other is Qixi Festival.
Shangsi Festival is China's Valentine's Day, which is recorded in the Book of Songs, earlier than Western Valentine's Day 1000. After the pre-Qin period, Valentine's Day on March 3rd was spread in different generations. In the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu's "March 3rd was sunny and beautiful, and there were many beauties by Chang 'an Waterfront" brought its swaying amorous feelings to a higher level. Since the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism prevailed, ethics became more and more strict, and the custom of Valentine's Day on March 3rd gradually declined in China culture. The romantic love, beautiful vision and elegant taste of Qushui on March 3rd have all gone.
In ancient times, Tanabata was closely related to the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl, and it was a comprehensive festival with women as the main body. Because of the beautiful legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl, Tanabata is a symbol of love. It is considered as the most romantic traditional festival in China, and is also called "Valentine's Day in China" by modern people.
Shangsi Festival is Valentine's Day in China.
Shangsi Festival is China's Valentine's Day, which is recorded in the Book of Songs, earlier than Western Valentine's Day 1000. After the pre-Qin period, Valentine's Day on March 3rd was spread in different generations. In the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu's "March 3rd was sunny and beautiful, and there were many beauties by Chang 'an Waterfront" brought its swaying amorous feelings to a higher level. Since the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism prevailed, ethics became more and more strict, and the custom of Valentine's Day on March 3rd gradually declined in China culture. The romantic love, beautiful vision and elegant taste of Qushui on March 3rd have all gone.
One of the main activities of Shangsi Festival is to meet men and women, which is Valentine's Day when men and women express their love. There is a saying in The Book of Songs Zheng Qin Feng Yan: "Both Qin and Yan are clear. Scholars and women are rich. The woman said, "What do you think?" The scholar said, "Nothing." Watch it? Besides, I am very happy. Wizards and women, benefiting qi and teasing, feed them a spoonful of medicine.
Valentine's Day in China is Valentine's Day in China.
In ancient times, Tanabata was closely related to the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl, and it was a comprehensive festival with women as the main body. Because of the beautiful legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl, Tanabata is a symbol of love. It is considered as the most romantic traditional festival in China, and is also called "Valentine's Day in China" by modern people.