2. The Story Behind Chinese New Year
• The most important holiday for Chinese
around the world is undoubtedly Chinese New
Year and it all started out of fear. One story is
about wise old man who counsels the villagers
to ward off the evil Nian by making loud
noises with drums and firecrackers and
hanging red paper cut-outs and scrolls on
their doors because for some reason, the Nian
is scared of the colour red.
3. Chinese Animals/Zodiacs
Sheep 2004
Rat 2009
Monkey 2005
Ox 2010
Rooster 2006
Tiger 2011
Dog 2007
Rabbit 2012
Pig 2008
Dragon 2013
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