What are the customs on the seventh day of July?

On the seventh day of July, there are customs such as hanging wormwood, enjoying the moon, eating Osmanthus Jelly on Tanabata, worshiping the weaver girl and listening to the legend of the cowherd and weaver girl.

1, hanging wormwood

Around the seventh day of July, people will hang "wormwood" woven by green plants at home, which not only represents the witness of the love of the cowherd and the weaver girl, but also symbolizes people's yearning and prayer for love.

Step 2 enjoy the moon

On Tanabata night, people will look up at the sky and admire the Milky Way composed of Altair and Vega. The moon on Tanabata is particularly bright, and people will make wishes on the moon and look forward to a bright future.

3. Eat Tanabata Osmanthus Jelly

On Tanabata, people will eat a traditional snack called Tanabata Osmanthus Jelly. This kind of point is filled with sweet-scented osmanthus, which means sweet happiness. People believe that eating Osmanthus Jelly on Tanabata can bring good luck and good mood.

4. Worship Weaver Girl

On Qixi night, people will hold a special ceremony, that is, "Worship the Weaver Girl". The Weaver Girl is the textile goddess in folk tales, symbolizing women's wisdom and hard work. On Tanabata, people will pray to Zhinu, hoping that she can give them wisdom and skills, and look forward to a beautiful marriage and family.

5. Listen to the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl

On Tanabata night, people will tell the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl. This story tells a tragic love story, and also shows people's persistence in love and yearning for a better life.