Why does China worship the weaver girl on Valentine's Day?

China's Valentine's Day begging activities began in ancient times, and by the Western Han Dynasty, it had spread all over the country. Everyone will celebrate the Qixi Festival, and the most prosperous time is in the Song Dynasty. Although Valentine's Day in China is a festival specially developed for women, in fact, most of the traditions of Tanabata have gradually disappeared, and the most accepted, romantic and symbolic traditional customs have been handed down.

China worships the Weaver Maid on Valentine's Day.

China worships the Weaver Girl on Valentine's Day, because it can bless people and their children to grow up safely and happily. This is a traditional custom, and it is also a kind of protection for children. The famous Weaver Girl is honored as the "Seven-Star Queen" in the religious worship in Quanzhou, Taiwan Province Province and the coastal areas of South China. She and six other sisters (seven fairies) will bless/kloc-children under the age of 0/6 and they will grow up smoothly. They are the patron saint of children, and most of them are called "seven fairies" by the people. Every year on the evening of Qi's birthday on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, anyone with children at home should worship Qi at the door and pray for their children to grow up safely.

Why is Tanabata seven?

The number 7 is homophonic with auspicious luck, so it is a very auspicious day. July 7th is a double auspicious day. In our daily life, 7 will also be regarded as a number worthy of worship. Valentine's Day is scheduled for July 7, because of the ancient worship of numbers. In ancient times, people listed the seventh day of the first month, February 2, March 3, May 5, June 6, July 7 and September 9 as auspicious days. "Seven" is the number of beads in each column of the abacus, which is romantic and rigorous, giving people a mysterious aesthetic feeling. "Seven" is manifested in the stages of time among the people, and the calculation of time often ends with "July 7". Calculate the current "week" with "seven obsidians".

Qixi poem

Notes on Jingchu Times (Southern and Northern Dynasties). "On the east side of Tianhe, there is a son named Zhinu. Weave the war every year and weave it into a brocade skirt. God pitied him for being alone and promised to marry a cowherd in Hexi. After getting married, I gave up knitting. The Emperor of Heaven was furious and ordered to return to Hedong. Only on the night of July 7 every year, cross the river for a while. " Qiu Xi (Tang) Du Mu. In the autumn night, candlelight reflected the screen, and Fan slapped the fireflies with his hand. The night in Tianjie is as cold as water. Sit and watch the morning glory and Vega. Queqiaoxian (Song) Qin Guan. Thin clouds are clever, flying stars spread grievances, and yinhan sneaked into Chen Cang. On the seventh day of autumn dew and autumn, it is time to meet, mostly those who are together in the world, but the appearance of husband and wife. Tender as water, like a dream, you can go home from the bridge! If two people have a long-term relationship, sooner or later!