The difference between Western Valentine's Day and China Valentine's Day.

The difference between Valentine's Day in the West and Valentine's Day in China is the time, source and customs.

1, different times

Western Valentine's Day: Western Valentine's Day is on February 14 of the Gregorian calendar every year, and it is one of the traditional festivals in western countries.

Valentine's Day 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 Qixi. After historical development, Tanabata has been endowed with the beautiful love legend of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl", making it a festival symbolizing love.

2. Different sources

Western Valentine's Day: In 270 AD, the Roman saint Valentine was executed, and this day was designated as "Valentine's Day" by later generations.

Valentine's Day in China: Tanabata is a comprehensive festival with the folk custom of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" as the carrier, love as the theme and women as the main body.

3. Different customs

Western Valentine's Day: Foreign men and women exchange gifts, flowers, chocolates and greeting cards on Valentine's Day to express their love or friendship.

Valentine's Day in China: It is a traditional folk custom in China to sit and watch the morning glory and the Weaver Maid, visit friends in the boudoir, worship the Weaver Maid, pray for marriage and pray for blessings.

Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-Valentine's Day

Refer to the above? Baidu encyclopedia-tanabata