Interesting, Google translates Chinese Singles Day as Double Eleven Day; what is it? Is it like Valentine's Day?
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Interesting, Google translates Chinese Singles Day as Double Eleven Day; what is it? Is it like Valentine's Day?
Chinese Singles’s Day is an informal festival celebrated by the singles initially. Since the Arabic numbers for November eleventh are 11. 11, it reminds the singles that they are alone. Besides, 1 looks like a stick and the Chinese words for singles are similar with the Chinese word for stick. That’s how Singles’ Day came.
On the other hand, it is also known as Double Eleven Day. This is also an informal day, created by the Chinese people. Because Chinese likes the even numbers or double things, they think November 11 (11. 11) is a lucky date. So on this day, my stores offer various discounts to attract customers. Similar to Boxing Day.
Aha of course, that makes sense, thank you, I love finding out about traditions. I can't wait one day to switch so effortlessly between Chinese and English like you do! :-)
Cg