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Valentine's Day in China, also known as Qiaoqi Festival, Qiaoqi Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day, began in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 3,000 years.

1. According to legend, on the night of the seventh or sixth day of the seventh lunar month, women begged the weaver girl for cleverness in the courtyard, so it was called "begging for cleverness". It originated from the worship of nature and women's embroidery, and was later given the legend of cowherd and weaver girl, becoming one of the most romantic festivals. The festival produced women's embroidery, praying for longevity, worshiping Seven Sisters, showing flowers and fruits, embroidery and other activities. And spread to Japan, the Korean peninsula, Vietnam and other countries with Chinese cultural circles.

Second, Qixi originated from people's worship of nature. According to historical documents, at least three or four thousand years ago, with people's understanding of astronomy and the emergence of textile technology, there was a record of Altair Vega.