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Why do people display "Xi" characters for weddings? 😊
Legend has it that during the Northern Song Dynasty, the prime minister Wang Anshi was young and traveling to the capital for his imperial examinations. He saw a family's door adorned with a revolving lantern, bearing the first line of a couplet: "The horse-drawn lantern, the horse moves with the light; when the light stops, the horse rests." Wang Anshi found this couplet intriguing. It turned out that this challenge was posed by the only daughter of the wealthy Mr. Ma, specifically to select a worthy son-in-law. It had been hanging for over half a year, and no one had been able to provide a suitable response. The story concludes with Wang Anshi successfully completing the couplet, achieving high honors in his examination, and marrying the beautiful young lady—a double blessing. Inspired by this, Wang Anshi wrote two large "Xi" characters and affixed them together on the main door.
Since then, it has become customary for people to display red "Shuang Xi" (Double Happiness) characters during weddings. Not only are large red "Xi" characters pasted on doors and walls, but they are also embroidered on bedding and pillows, praying for auspiciousness and good fortune in all matters. The tradition of displaying "Xi" characters has endured to this day, with red and gold being the most popular choices.
There are two styles available, featuring calligraphy crafted by hand by "Lin." Unlike traditional computer-generated "Xi" characters, these unique and heartwarming Double Happiness symbols are believed to bring even greater fulfillment to your wedding.
Gold Dust Red with Gold Foil "Xi"
For this creation, Lin selected a matte gold dust red paper, a material rarely used for stickers. Paired with the handwritten "Xi" character, enhanced with gold foil stamping, and finished with a circular kiss-cut, this combination of red and gold creates a perfectly textured and auspicious "Xi" symbol.
Transparent Red with Gold Foil "Xi"
This transparent red Double Happiness "Xi" is relatively simple yet stands out as a classic of classics, making it ideal for application on glass or mirrors.
Size:
Each character is a 9cm diameter circle. This is a perfect size, and for a sense of scale, please refer to the last image showing it placed on a door.
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- The custom of displaying "Xi" (囍) characters for weddings carries centuries of experience and blessings. While we honor tradition, we can also add a touch of flair to give it a fresh perspective for the new era. 😘 There are three styles available: 1. Gold Dust Red with Gold Foil "Xi" (Suitable for all locations) 2. Transparent with Gold Foil "Xi" (Recommended for windows or mirrors) 3. Transparent Red with Gold Foil "Xi" (Recommended for windows, mirrors, or light-colored backgrounds)
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