Orang-orang di Cina juga memiliki hari yang dikhususkan untuk mengasihi tetapi sangat berbeda dari festival Hari Valentine seperti yang terlihat di bagian lain dunia. Hari Valentine China jatuh pada hari 7 bulan 7 bulan dalam kalender Cina. Oleh karena itu hari ini juga disebut sebagai ‘Festival Sevens Double’ atau Qi Xi – ‘Malam Sevens’. Nama populer lainnya untuk China Valentine Day adalah ‘Seven Sister’s Festival’ dan ‘Daughter’s Festival’. Legenda belakang Cina Hari Read the rest of this entry »
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Valentine’s Day History
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February. The lovers exchange candy, flowers and gifts. The entire Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the name of St. Valentine. But the question arises as to who is this saint and what is history of Valentine’s Day ? Valentine’s Day is a holiday which is celebrated on 14th February by people across the world. This traditional day is celebrated with valentine cards. The day is related with Geoffrey Chaucer’s circle of romantic love. The symbols of modern valentine include doves, cupid etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Red envelope
In Chinese and other East Asian societies, a red envelope or red packet (known as Hóng Bāo in Mandarin, Ang Pao in Min Nan and Taiwanese Hokkien, Lai See in Cantonese, Sae Bae Don (세뱃돈/歲拜돈) in Korean, and Lì Xì in Vietnamese) is a monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions. Read the rest of this entry »