The Single’s Day is just around the corner. In China, Valentine’s Day （情人节） is overrated （评价过 高的） and has a reputation （声誉） for being exclusively （ =only ） for couples. But what about the single gal or guy? In that day, single people often feel lonely and even worthless. There must be a way they can celebrate their day even without a partner. That’s why the Single’s Day came about.

The Origins of Single's Day There are several ideas about the origin of the Single’s Day, but the next one maybe the most interesting one. One day four single men played majiang from 11 in the morning until 11 at night. During the game, no matter who won, the winning card was always the "four columns"( 四条 ) card. Even more of a coincidence （巧合）, it was Nov 11th. In order to commemorate the day, they nicknamed it Single’s Day.

The Origins of Single's Day Single’s Day was first celebrated at various universities in Nanjing, capital city of Jiangsu Province during the 1990s. It got the name Single’s Day because the date is comprised of four "ones". Since these college students have graduated, and carried their university tradition( 传统 ) into society. Single’s Day is now a special day for all fashionable youths.

How to celebrate The main way to celebrate Single’s Day is to have dinner or go to the KTV with single friends, but it's important that each person pay their own way to show their independence. People also hold "blind date" （相亲） parties in an attempt to say goodbye to their single lives. But I suppose, different single people should have different ways to celebrate.

How to celebrate --recently single gal/guy First and foremost, never call your ex( 前任 ) in case you get lonely. Exes belong to the past. Move on ！！ Yes, you must still be hurting and are going through the healing( 治疗 ) process. But remember this famous sentence from a song:"Ooh child, things are gonna be easier." In time you are indeed going to be OK. Don‘t sulk. The Single’s Day can be a day to spend with family. You can even make it more creative by suggesting potluck( 聚餐 ) and maybe plan some boardgames （桌游）. During this time, family can offer you the most solid support you will need, so take advantage of it.

How to celebrate --still-single guy or gal Some of you may be getting restless already because it‘s been years and you’re still without a partner. Relax. Why don‘t you call your other single friends and plan a night out? Have a nice dinner and go to the KTV afterward. You’ll never know who you might meet. There is always a big chance you will meet someone interesting and single too. The Single’s Day is also for people looking for love.

How to celebrate --still-single guy or gal Go to the KTV hava dinner with single friendsparticipate in "blind date" party

How to celebrate --groom-to-be Otherwise, for the groom-to-be （即将结婚的人）,you can plan a bachelor （单身汉） party or fraternity （兄弟 会） party. You plan every aspect including bachelor party ideas, games, party favors, drinks and food for your bachelor party or fraternity party. Make it a very memorable one for that after this party, you will be no longer a single, why not enjoy it?

How to celebrate --single mom/dad(formerly married or not) Take your kid/s out on a date.  Go to the mall  take him to his favorite restaurant  watch a movie  go to carnival

Don’t give up! Believe it: Love is in the air! The end HAPPY SINGLE’S DAY!!