1, Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a fierce monster called Nian. It is as big as an ox, with a horn on its head and a big mouth. It walks like a fly. It used to feed on livestock, but in winter, when food was scarce, it began to eat people. Because of this, every New Year's Eve, people will hide in the mountains to avoid the harm of Nian.

2. One year on New Year's Eve, an old beggar came to the village. He saw that people were packing up and getting ready to avoid Nian. He told people that as long as they put red paper on their doors and set off firecrackers, they would scare Nian away. People will be skeptical, but they still decide to try. In the middle of the night, Nian broke into the village and saw every household sticking red paper, the candles in the house were brightly lit, and there was the sound of firecrackers in the yard. Nian was so scared that he trembled and ran away in confusion. It turns out that Nian is most afraid of red, fire and explosion.

3. Since then, on New Year's Eve every year, every household has posted red couplets and set off fireworks. This custom spread more and more widely, and later it became a grand traditional festival in China. The origin and story of the Spring Festival are as follows:

4. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was a fierce monster called Nian. It is as big as an ox, with a horn on its head and a big mouth. It walks like a fly. It used to feed on livestock, but in winter, when food was scarce, it began to eat people. Because of this, every New Year's Eve, people will hide in the mountains to avoid the harm of Nian.

5、? One year on New Year's Eve, a begging old man came to the village. He saw people packing their bags and preparing to avoid the Year. He told people that as long as they put red paper on their doors and set off firecrackers, they would scare Nian away. People will be skeptical, but they still decide to try. In the middle of the night, Nian broke into the village and saw every household sticking red paper, the candles in the house were brightly lit, and there was the sound of firecrackers in the yard. Nian was so scared that he trembled and ran away in confusion. It turns out that Nian is most afraid of red, fire and explosion.

6. Since then, on New Year's Eve every year, every household has posted red couplets and set off fireworks. This custom spread more and more widely, and later it became a grand traditional festival in China.