History and the cultural difference Western Valentin’s day: “romantic” Chinese Valentin’s day: “responsibility to the marriage ” 《西京杂记》葛洪 : 汉彩女常以七月七日穿七孔针于开襟楼,人俱习之 Qi qiao shi : “the market of begging for technique” 乞巧 qi qiao Thread a needle 杀鸡 Kill roster 迎仙 welcome fairy