年的传说

According to the legend, there was a man-eating wild monster called "Nian" with an extremely large mouth, capable of swallowing several people in a single bite. This beast appeared in a country village towards the end of winter . When there was nothing to eat, it would visit the villages and attack and eat whatever it could find. The villagers would live in terror over the winter.The next year it returned and the same thing happened. The monster seemed too strong to be defeated. So all the villagers would take their old and young deep into the mountains to hide from Nian.One day, a wise old man passed through the village and told an old woman, "I will teach you how to scare Nian away!"That evening when Nian arrived at the village, he saw that all the houses were dark except the house in which an old woman lived. Nian approached the house, licking his lips in anticipation. Suddenly, the deafening noise of firecrackers sounded endlessly.The monster was startled and jumped. Suddenly he realized that the house was covered in red paper. This scared him even more and it ran off into the mountains. When the villagers returned they saw that the old woman was unharmed! People later learned that "Nian" was afraid of loud noises and the color red.The villagers came together and agreed that when it was time for Nian"s annual visit towards the end of winter they would start a fire in front of every door and not go to sleep but rather make noise.The following year, the villagers were ready for it. They set off firecrackers, lit all their lamps and decorated their houses in red. They pasted red paper on the doors, wore red clothing, hung up red lanterns. They made loud music, played the gong and drums and they danced and burned the fireworks whenever Nian was about to arrive, to scare away the beast.Nian had not come down the mountain to cause any trouble thereafter.This eventually becomes a tradition of China and leads to the celebration for another year of safe life. Chinese people celebrate in remembrance of this legend and still continues till today!

zhongzhengyang

Spring Festival is the most important festival in China .It"s to celebrate the lunar calendar ‘s new year .In the evening before the Spring Festival ,families get together and have a big meal .In many places people like to set off firecrackers .Dumplings are the most traditional food .Children like the festival very much ,because they can have delicious food and wear new clothes .They can also get some money from their parents. This money is given to children for good luck . People put New Year scrolls on the wall for good fortune . The Spring Festival lasts about 15 days long .People visit relatives and friends with the words “Have all your wishes ”. People enjoy the Spring Festival ,during this time they can have a good rest .