Answer: Hand letter, in fact, refers to some specialties and small gifts that people bring to relatives and friends when they come back from a long trip. Instead of buying large or valuable items according to the plan before the trip, the word letter in the hand letter mainly refers to the meaning of being sent by hand without advance preparation.

Hand letter is very historical, it is a very old vocabulary. In the past, the name of the messenger was letter or messenger, collectively known as the messenger. In the Tang Dynasty, the word letter was extended to refer to gifts and favors. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, words such as token, gift letter, wish letter (blessing of vows) appeared again. The ancients were very particular about courtesies and exchanges, and slowly called the gifts they brought with them as hand letters. Nowadays, handicrafts, native products, clothing, tea, tableware, gold jewelry and food in various tourist attractions have also become small gifts purchased by tourists visiting here.

How to express your heart in ancient times?

In ancient times, people had many ways to express their hearts to others. Here are some common ways:

Letters: Letters were one of the most common ways to express their hearts in ancient times. People could express their gratitude, love, etc. through letters. Letters could be passed between relatives and friends, or sent to distant places by messenger.

Poetry: Among the ancient literati, poetry was considered one of the highest realms of expressing one’s heart. People could express their emotions by writing poems and give them to their favorite people or friends.

Gifts: Ancient people also expressed their hearts by giving gifts. Different gifts represented different emotions. For example, sending flowers to express love, sending candy to express sweetness, and sending books to express respect, etc.

Gifts at will: Ancient people also often expressed their hearts by giving valuable items, such as jade pendants, brocade, etc. This gift usually did not have the expected return.

Handwritten Letterhead: In ancient times, people also used handwritten letterhead to express their feelings, pouring their emotions on paper and giving them to each other to express their emotions.

In short, ancient people expressed their hearts in many ways, each of which has its own unique charm and can convey different emotions and meanings.

What can be offered as a gift for the Turtle Clothing Winter Curtain Festival?

The following items can be offered as a gift for the Turtle Clothing Winter Curtain Festival: 6 kinds of food: gingerbread, hot cider, eggnog, absinthe, smoked sea bass and “winter hug”. 8 kinds of toys: Snowflake, Frost Messenger, Ice Sculpture Icebreaker, Red Cavalry Rocket, Snowball Maker, Frost Tube, Ice Cream Vendor and Snowboarding Plum. 2 kinds of consumables: Christmas Bells and Mistletoe. 1 kind of pet: Clockwork Warrior. 3 kinds of illusory equipment: Winter Hat, Winter Coat and Winter Shoes. 1 kind of mount: Whip of Reindeer. In addition, there is a certain probability that the Tortoise Clothing Winter Curtain Festival gift will issue Toville archaeological fragments. If you collect a certain number of fragments, you can exchange them for an archaeologist’s helmet. The above information is for reference only. If you need more information, it is recommended to go to the official website to inquire.