What are the customs of the Beggar's Day

Customs of the Begging Day include eating coquettish fruits, threading needles to beg for coquettish objects, worshipping the seven sisters, listening to the language of the sky, and sitting down to watch the star of Altair and Vega.

1, eat coquettish fruit: coquettish fruit is a kind of flour made of small food, different shapes, animals, flowers, utensils, etc., with different meanings. For example, eat chicken-shaped Qiaoguo that pray for the Chinese zodiac sign of the chicken can be safe and happy; eat lotus-shaped Qiaoguo that pray for noble and elegant; eat needle and thread box-shaped Qiaoguo that pray for the ability to sew fine clothes and so on.

2, threading a needle to beg for coquettish: threading a needle to beg for coquettish refers to the girl in the moonlight with a needle and thread through seven different colors of small holes, in order to show their dexterity and cleverness. If they can successfully pass through, it means they can be blessed by the Weaving Maiden.

3. Worshiping the Seven Sisters: Worshiping the Seven Sisters means that on the night of the eve of the seventh day of the seventh month, girls put up offerings, such as melons, fruits, flowers and pastries, and worship the star of the Weaving Maiden, praying that they can be as beautiful and kind as the Weaving Maiden and that they are as talented as the Weaving Maiden.

4. Listening to Heavenly Words: Listening to Heavenly Words refers to the fact that on the night of the seventh day of the seventh month, people look up at the starry sky and listen to the words spoken by the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden when they meet. It is said that if one can hear their words, it means that one is blessed and spiritual.

5, Sitting and Watching Altair and Vega: Sitting and watching Altair and Vega means that on the night of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, people find an open place and sit down to watch the sight of Altair and Vega meeting in the Milky Way. It is said that doing so can enhance the relationship and affection between husband and wife.

Reference for the above: Baidu Encyclopedia - Tanabata Festival