What gifts did the ancient Tanabata give?

1, send the hair clasp

Hairpin, a long needle used by the ancients to fix the bun or connect the crown hair, later specifically refers to the jewelry for women to insert the bun. It is often the first choice for men to give their favorite women, and women often give it to their lovers as a token of love.

2, send concentric knot

Plain wisps indicate innocence, and needles are homophonic with chastity. Weave the ribbon into a string of palindrome-like concentric knots for each other, and continuous thoughts and feelings are also included.

Step 3 send bracelets

There are many names for bracelets in ancient times, and "jump" is one of them. Jade bracelets on ancient women's wrists often bear the great trust of vows.

Step 4 send a packet

The sachet is also called sachet, fragrant tassel, sachet, fragrant ball, Pei Wei, wallet and so on. The history of ancient people wearing sachets can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. Because sachets are personal belongings, lovers often give them to each other as gifts to express their feelings.

Interpretation of Valentine's Day in China

China Valentine's Day, also known as Qiaoqi Festival, Qijie Festival, Daughter's Day, Beggar's Day, Chinese Valentine's Day, Niuniu Festival and Qiaoxi Festival, is a traditional folk festival in China. Valentine's Day in China, which originated from the worship of stars, is Seven Sisters's birthday in the traditional sense. Because of the worship of Seven Sisters on the seventh day of July, it was named Tanabata.

It is the traditional custom of Qixi to worship the seven sisters, pray, seek skillful art, sit and watch morning glory and weave stars, pray for marriage and store water on Qixi. After historical development, Tanabata has been endowed with the beautiful love legend of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl", making it a festival symbolizing love, thus being regarded as the most romantic traditional festival in China, and even having the cultural meaning of "China Valentine's Day" in contemporary times.