The comparison between Valentine's Day in China and Valentine's Day in the West has extra points.

This question is interesting. If you think about it carefully, there are still some national feelings in it. Valentine's Day in the West is very hot every year. In the past two years, some merchants have been speculating on "Chinese Valentine's Day", but it's just hemp rope wearing tofu. I feel a few differences, which is my humble opinion:

The first is the difference between straightforward and obscure. The western "Valentine's Day" is frank, warm and naked. Valentine's Day with lovers clearly tells you that it really is "I love you". On the other hand, China's "Chinese Valentine's Day", although it also expresses the meaning of lovers' reunion, refers to two of a kind on the seventh day of July, but it is very meaningful and not explicit, and it is difficult for young people to understand and the restless generation to favor it. Love is love, love is love. Why are you still covering your face? Neither flat nor neat.

The second is the difference between matter and spirit. Valentine's Day highlights the word "lover", showing fiery passion and natural expression. Especially in modern times, the word "lover" not only refers to lovers, partners and couples, but also is substantive, extensive, direct and explicit, which conforms to the expression and expression of natural feelings and desires suppressed for a long time in feudal culture and the Cultural Revolution. On the other hand, China's "Chinese Valentine's Day" embodies the lovesickness, yearning, pity and sympathy of those who meet again after parting. The content is nothing more than painting poems, giving handkerchiefs and silks, sighing at the sky, praying to God and so on. The girl begged for a needle and thread to induce the Queen Mother to give her a good "cowherd". Formally, it is completely enclosed in the courtyard wall, half-covered with laughter and half-covered with noise. This is purely a mental activity, where can it be hot?

The third is the difference between sentimental things and keepsakes. "Valentine's Day" pays attention to the gift of family. Every Valentine's Day, roses, chocolates, cakes, clothes and precious jewels become "family ties" that lovers give each other. Note that "sentimental things" here refer to valuable things, which means that feelings are valuable. This undoubtedly promoted the development of market economy. As a result, whenever Valentine's Day comes, the overwhelming advertisements and discount slogans flying all over the street make Valentine's Day so hot that you dare not even think about it or give gifts. On the other hand, China's Tanabata is much more bleak. Traditional lovers also give gifts, but it is a symbol of love. It's just a small handkerchief, a fan and a picture. How can we introduce commodity economy without introducing commodity economy, and how can we let merchants spend a lot of money to publicize and congratulate holiday sales?

The fourth is the difference between lust and love. For those who like Valentine's Day, except for some young people who like to follow the trend and young couples who really love each other, most people of all ages have the idea of fast food lust to some extent. Valentine's Day just gave them such an opportunity, created such a grandiose excuse, created such a scene that moved, surprised and pleased the opposite sex, and made this exotic festival take root, blossom and bear fruit in China. On the other hand, China's Tanabata is influenced by traditional ideas, with the theme of watching, missing and expressing love through excuses. The main theme of the festival is sincere, pure and spiritual love, so it is difficult to directly ignite the spark of desire. Moreover, for a long time, the traditional sex and lust of men and women are hidden, difficult to express and tortuous, so "Qixi" has never created a suitable excuse and opportunity for men and women's lust. This is also the weakness of Valentine's Day in China.

Alas, "Qixi"!