It is a miracle that such a festival can be handed down from the abstinence feudal society. But it will gradually die out in an unprecedented open society, but it is an eternal regret.
On St. Valentine's Day in the west, roses, chocolates, red wine and Valentine's Day packages have all become spokespersons for Valentine's Day. February 14 is a festival for all flower shops, fashion shops, gift shops, western restaurants, bars and cinemas.
In fact, Valentine's Day in the west, from its origin, originally had no token. Later, I don't know who added roses, then chocolate, then red wine, fashion, and the set meal for lovers. Businessmen madly exaggerate the atmosphere for Valentine's Day and try their best to invent folk customs: you ask me how much I love you, and roses represent my heart (the moon can't be sold, otherwise it won't change); A rose can no longer represent "wholeheartedly", but 999 flowers are "everlasting". A 20 yuan, a flower of 999, can not only represent sincerity, but also reflect strength. Ordinary red roses are not new. 1.80 yuan's artificial "blue enchantress" is a symbol of love in the new era. Our slogan is: "Don't ask for heaven, but ask for expensive."
Thin clouds are clever, flying stars spread grievances, and yinhan sneaked into Chen Cang. On the seventh day of autumn dew and autumn, it is time to meet, mostly those who are together in the world, but the appearance of husband and wife.
Tender as water, like a dream, you can go home from the bridge! If the relationship between two people lasts for a long time, is it a matter of time?
Valentine's Day in China seems to be losing its cultural and psychological foundation. Because people nowadays seem to care more about the quality of life, their expectations for eternal love are no longer strong. "As long as you are happy today, talk about it tomorrow." Think about it, Cowherd and Weaver Girl, an old married couple with children, what is memorable when they meet once a year. It is not only husband and wife who meet at the Magpie Bridge, but also mother and son meet again. It feels like visiting a prison. Cowherd can find a mortal woman to live on two acres of land and a cow. It is not impossible for him to live a well-off life if he is more diligent and smarter. The Weaver Girl is a nobleman and looks like a fairy (she is a fairy). She has tasted the taste of the world. It is very good to find a god, even a king. Why are you lovesick? Besides, they certainly have many differences in social status, personal income, people's behavior and health habits ... Can they be happy?
Nowadays people want both roses and bread, but when they can only choose one, most people will choose bread first; When you choose between the present and the future, make sure you choose the present. Besides, China's Valentine's Day advocates nothing more than the sweetness of marriage, while Western Valentine's Day is somewhat ambiguous, especially for those who don't throw red flags at home and float colorful flags outside.
In fact, the origin of Valentine's Day in the West is far less romantic than most people think. There is a saying that in February of 14, spring came, birds began to mate on this day, and young people began to stir, so this day was designated as Valentine's Day. But I think it is difficult for people to accept this version emotionally. But intellectually, this festival, which originated from agricultural society, seems to be such a source.
Anyway, the most popular saying is that in Rome in the third century A.D., the tyrant Claudius came to power. Claudius ordered all men of a certain age to join the Roman army and serve their country with their lives. To this end, he banned China people from holding weddings, and even asked those who were already married to cancel their engagement. However, tyranny cannot forbid love. Brother Valentine couldn't bear to see such a couple in Where Are You Going, so he secretly married the couple. However, it was soon known by the tyrant, who put the monk in prison and eventually tortured him to death. The date of the monk's death was February 14, and February 14, 270. Valentine's Day was established in memory of the monk Valentine. It's a bit like the Dragon Boat Festival in China. But it implies a truth: personal happiness is supreme, love is supreme, even if you die, you must have a lover.
Today, St. Valentine's Day is just a symbol and synonym of romance. Speaking of romance, it is far less romantic than the legend of Valentine's Day in China. However, compared with the expedient measures taken by the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl under the tyranny of the Queen Mother, Valentine's Day in the West is obviously more active and caters to the tastes of modern people.