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According to the ancient Chinese legend, in ancient time, there was a ferocious monster named “Nian” with sharp teeth and horns. Secluding itself in the dark sea for a long time, the beast would go onshore by the end of the lunar year and hunt people and livestock. There are many legends and stories about the Chinese New Year. We would like to share with you the three most popular ones. 1. The Legend of Why New Year Is Celebrated. Chinese New Year's Day is called Guo Nian (过年) in Chinese, which can mean 'celebrate (a new) year' or 'overcome Nian'. The Chinese New Year is steeped in mythology, from the terrible monster Nian, to various gods and superstitions. Learn about them all. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Of the many stories and legends the best known is the “Legend of Nian(年兽)”: There was a monster in ancient times with the body of a bull and the head of lion. It was a ferocious animal that lived in the mountains and hunted for a living. The Legend of Nian: The Monster Under the Bed. One of the most famous Chinese New Year legends is the story of Nian, a ferocious monster that would terrorize villages on the eve of the new year. According to the legend, Nian would devour crops, livestock, and even villagers. There are two versions of the legend of Nian, both include a scary beast with characteristics of a lion, ox, and unicorn, that had a dragon like appearance. What is the Legend of Nian? As the story goes, there was a monster in ancient times with a body of a bull, head of lion, and horn of a unicorn. There are several versions of the legend that explain how humans dealt with this yearly menace. According to one, long ago, a group of humans were preparing to evacuate their village on the night of nian ’s visit, when an old beggar wandered into their midst. But why do Chinese people celebrate this festival? Why Chinese New Year has so many traditions? Read these three interesting stories and you will find the answers. Chinese New Year 1. Legends of Monster Nian. In ancient times, there was a big-horned monster called "Nian" who lived at the bottom of the sea all year. This amazing Nian monster story spread like wildfire across China, and people started to practice this ritual, and it became one of the most important festivals of the Chinese people. Nian, by the way, means ‘year’ in Chinese Mandarin, hence the Lunar New Year or commonly known as Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Rituals Lunar New Year is a festival beyond compare. Technically it’s a week—determined by the lunar calendar but always late January to mid-February—but for many, Chunjie (Spring Festival) is more To celebrate our Chinese heritage and history, here are five Lunar New Year-related myths for you to enjoy: 1. The Origins of Chinese New Year: Nian the Monster. The concept of what we now know as Chinese New Year has to do with a horned and sharp-toothed sea monster named Nian (年), which translates to “year” in Mandarin. As the legend goes, once there was a monster named Xi (夕, dusk), who would sleep in a cave on a mountain all year round, apart from one day (Ma, 2014). Every year, on the night before the Spring Festival, chuxi night (chuxiye, 除夕夜, New Year’s Eve), the monster would wake up and hunt for food in the villages at the foot of the mountain, eating everything it came across, from livestock The Chinese New Year has been celebrated in China for over 3,500 years, though the precise date changes according to the lunar cycle. With such a long and diverse history, it is little wonder that there are many aspects of New Year’s celebrations around the world (often an excuse to drink, celebrate, and watch an exceptional fireworks show Since the mid-1990s people in China have been given seven consecutive days off work during the Chinese New Year. This week of relaxation has been designated Spring Festival, a term that is sometimes used to refer to the Chinese New Year in general. The origins of the Chinese New Year are steeped in legend. One legend is that thousands of years The former one means the Chinese New Year calls to the elders. The latter one means the greetings between peers. But nowadays Chinese New Year calls are generalized as Bai Nian, and He Nian is out of use. People often prepare gifts and start to pay Chinese New Year calls on Lunar January 1st. But after 1949, with the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese New Year was reintroduced with the name of Spring Festival and became one of the national holidays. Today in China, both New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year are celebrated, which, however, remains the most important. The legends about the Chinese New Year These are the current and recent events and boosts that are active in the game. Timers for when each event expire are on their individual pages. Monster Legends Wiki V. The Dragon’s Role in Traditional Festivities. The dragon plays a central role in many traditional festivities during Chinese New Year. It is a prominent feature in parades and community events, where large dragon puppets are carried through the streets, accompanied by music and dance. Here are some of the legends traditions, and ancient history, associated with Chinese New Year in Hong Kong. Hongkongers love festivals. After all, this city observes everything from Easter to the Buddha’s Birthday. Chinese New Year is arguably the festival with the most cultural significance in the city. Therefore, During the Chinese New Year, most people usually wear red and new clothes, paste the red spring couplets on the door, and set off firecrackers. Later, all these activities became the popular customs and traditions of the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year Story #6 - the Legend of Setting off Firecrackers in the New Year

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