The Origin of the Legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl
The legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Maid originated in the Han Dynasty in China, and began in Shan Hai Jing. According to legend, the cowherd is the cow star in the sky and the weaver girl is the weaver girl. They love each other, but they are forbidden by the Queen Mother. They can only meet on July 7th every year. On this day, the magpies and bridges in the sky will be connected, and the cowherd and the weaver girl can meet.
The custom of Qixi
The custom of Valentine's Day in China mainly includes the following contents:
1. Girls will pray to Vega for wisdom and dexterity on this day, so girls will learn to knit handicrafts on this day.
On Tanabata, people will put some chrysanthemums at home, which means longevity and happiness.
On Tanabata, people will put some lanterns by the river, which means praying for happiness and perfection.
Qixi poem
On Tanabata, people will recite some poems to express their feelings. The following are some classic Qixi poems:
1. "thin clouds are mysterious, flying stars spread hatred, and silver and Chinese are dark. When the golden wind and jade dew meet, they will win over countless people. "
2. "Qixi Valentine's Day, Queqiao Meeting Festival. Cowherd and Weaver Girl will meet lovers. "
3. "Tonight's Magpie Bridge Meeting, Galaxy * * *. Cowherd and Weaver Girl are in love. "
Qixi manual
On Tanabata, girls will learn to knit handicrafts. Here are some hand-made steps:
1. Making the card of Cowherd and Weaver Girl on Tanabata: Draw the image of Cowherd and Weaver Girl on the card, then color it with colored pen, and finally write a greeting on the card.
2. Making Yuanxiao: Fold the paper into the shape of lotus, then paste colored paper on the lotus, and finally light a candle in the middle.