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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the oldest traditional festival in China, but a few people concern the origin and story behind the holiday. Many existing customs and activities of the festival actually can be traced back to a popular story of the Monster Nian, which helps to explain why and how the festival 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 character 年 (Nián) could mean a 'year' or 'the monster Nian'. In ancient times, there was a monster named Nian (年, or Nianshou 年兽) with a long head and sharp horns. It dwelled deep in the sea all year round and These practices have evolved over time, blending ancient beliefs with modern festivities, creating a rich tapestry of cultural expression during the New Year celebrations. VI. Symbolism of Nian in Chinese Culture. Nian transcends its role as a mere monster; it symbolizes the perennial themes of good fortune and renewal in Chinese culture. What Is the Story of Nian the Chinese New Year Dragon? The Intriguing Tale of Nian, the Chinese New Year Beast. Unravel the captivating tale of Nian, a mythical beast that is not a dragon, as often misinterpreted, but rather a fearsome creature from ancient folklore. It's to scare away evil spirits, and even Nian, just in case he's still hanging around. Chinese New Year Fun & Games for Kids. How to draw a lucky cat for Chinese New Year. Animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Chinese New Year Superstitions. Dragon Lore. Chinese Festivals. The Lantern Festival - the end of Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year holiday also known as Spring Festival starts on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends with the Lantern Festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Lunar New Year (which is a full moon). The old Chinese word “Nian” translates to “ripe grains.” Nian According to a Chinese legend a terrible monster (pictured sometimes with features of a lion, unicorn, and ox), a really giant, monstrous creature by the name of ‘Nian’ lived in the mountains and would come down at the end of the year to destroy the fields, crops and animals and to terrorize people or even kill them all. The terrified The Nian (年) is a mythical creature in Chinese folklore, best known for its association with the origins of Chinese New Year traditions. According to legend, the Nian is a fierce beast that terrorized villages at the end of each lunar year, prompting the development of rituals and celebrations to ward it off. New Year customs like setting off firecrackers and writing couplets on red paper were allegedly inspired by the legend of nian (VCG) Another version of the legend states that the monster was actually known as 夕 (xī), and nian was a minor god dispatched by the Kitchen God to deal with xi by using firecrackers and bands of red silk. This is Chinese New Year Legend Long ago in China there was a man-eating monster called Nian who for most of the time slept at the bottom of the ocean. However at the end of winter, on the last day of the lunar year, the hungry Nian would terrify everyone when he woke up to come on land to eat whatever he could find. Nian, the Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan, illustrated by Timothy Banks.Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a Join us on today's adventure! Today we will be hearing a story surrounding one of the many legends of the Lunar New Year. This holiday is celebrated in multi Banks plays with darkness and light, and especially with the vibrant red associated with the holiday, emphasizing Mei’s accomplishment while creating meaningful imagery throughout the story. Beautiful and compelling, Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon is an excellent story to share during Chinese New Year celebrations and all through the year Virginia Loh-Hagan brings a modern twist on an ancient legend in NIAN, THE CHINESE NEW YEAR DRAGON. When Mei's village is threatened by the return of the fierce, hungry dragon Nian at year's end, a magical warrior appears to her in a dream and gives her a magical staff to help defeat him, but it's up to Mei to figure out how to use it. Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year. Do you know Why Chinese New Year is Celebrated?Long long ago, there was a ferocious monster named "Nian" with sharp teeth and a horn. It lived deep down in t 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 The Chinese character nian more usually means "year" or "new year". The earliest written sources that refer to the nian as a creature date to the early 20th century. As a result, it is unclear whether the nian creature is an authentic part of traditional folk mythology, or a part of a local oral tradition that was recorded in the early 20th Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon by Virginia Loh-Hagan . Place a request on print copies.. Available as an ebook through Hoopla.. A young girl named Mei hates Springtime, because every Spring, Nian, a beastly dragon that loves to eat children, leaves his space under the sea and wreaks havoc and instills fear throughout the village. Visiting friends and relatives during the Chinese New Year is one of the traditional Chinese New Year customs and a special way for people to express good wishes to each other. In China, the celebrations during the Spring Festival are extremely rich and diverse, including dragon and lion dances, temple fairs, fireworks, watch lanterns and so on.
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