What did 7 days mean in ancient times?

Qixi Festival, also known as Seven Clever Days, Seven Mothers' Meeting and Seven Sisters's Birthday, is one of the traditional festivals in ancient China. On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month in China, people will celebrate the story of Cowherd and Weaver Girl meeting at the Magpie Bridge. This festival is often regarded as a symbol of romance in ancient times, symbolizing the celebration and blessing of love. Therefore, Tanabata was widely regarded as a festival of love in ancient times, and it was a good opportunity for men and women to communicate and negotiate marriage.

In ancient times, the celebrations on July 7th were mainly divided into two categories. One is to celebrate the return of Vega. On this day, women will take boats, throw lanterns in the river and pray to Vega in the sky. Men, on the other hand, have to give gifts such as zongzi to their beloved women to express their romantic feelings. The other is to praise literature and knowledge. This day is a festival for literati, who regard Chinese Valentine's Day as a good opportunity to seek its beautiful scenery, write beautiful pictures, pray for inspiration and create more excellent works.

In ancient times, the way to celebrate the seventh festival varied from region to region and from nation to nation. In particular, the differences between the north and the south have created many different customs. The way of celebrating Qixi in ancient times gradually changed with the passage of time, especially after the late 20th century, the trend of this traditional festival began to disappear. However, even in modern times, this festival still has a special significance. Many people still celebrate the 7th anniversary and pray for happiness and true love.