Valentine's Day, also known as St. Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day, is a traditional Western holiday celebrated on February 14th every year. On this day, men and women exchange chocolates, cards, and flowers to express love or friendship, and it has now become a popular festival among young people in European and American countries. Perhaps there are as many interpretations of the origin of Valentine's Day as there are lovers in the world. Just like how the Chinese now celebrate Christmas with almost fanatical enthusiasm, Valentine's Day has quietly taken root in the hearts of countless young people, becoming another important festival in China, apart from traditional Chinese festivals.
In China, the night of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month is warm, and the plants are fragrant. This is what we commonly call Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day), also known as "Qiqiao Festival" or "Daughter's Festival." It is the most romantic traditional Chinese festival, and it was once the most important day for girls. They would set out seasonal fruits under the bright moonlight, offer sacrifices to the sky, and pray to the goddess in the heavens to grant them clever minds and skillful hands, as well as a happy marriage.
