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The Chinese New Year Essay
Chinese New Year is the most widely celebrated tradition in Asia. The tradition is usually celebrated on the first day of the first month on the
Chinese Lunar calendar. This tradition is rooted in centuries–old customs and is one of the most popular public holidays in China. Apart from
China, this tradition is also celebrated in many Asian countries like Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. There are many
values and rituals tied with this tradition. For example, people would wear red clothing, decorate the house with red paper, and give children
"lucky money" in red envelopes. According to legend, it is said that red can drive away bad luck, which is why the color red is highly
emphasized. In myths, our ancestors would...show more content...
According a popular myth, the origin of this day lies in the fight against Nian, a beast in Chinese mythology. The beast would visit cities and
eat cattle, crops, and even people. In order for families to protect themselves from the beast, they would place food at their doorsteps so that
the beast would not harm them. One day during a family dinner, the family noticed how the beast was startled by seeing the color red. Word of
this spread to other friends and family. Soon, from then on, on the first day of every New Year, people would hang red paper lanterns and other
red objects to scare off the beast. They would also light bamboo stalks in order to scare the beast away. After some time, the beast stop coming to
the city all together. However, by this time relatives and family had already adopted the habit of getting together to protect each other from the
beast.
Looking back at ancient civilization, fireworks, elaborate performances, or decorations had not been invented or developed. These rituals that are
associated with the tradition today were added throughout the years. It was because of time that people started incorporating ideas that were
added on along with the festival. Therefore you were lucky and fortunate to spend Chinese New Yearwith
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The Chinese New Year Essay

  • 1. The Chinese New Year Essay Chinese New Year is the most widely celebrated tradition in Asia. The tradition is usually celebrated on the first day of the first month on the Chinese Lunar calendar. This tradition is rooted in centuries–old customs and is one of the most popular public holidays in China. Apart from China, this tradition is also celebrated in many Asian countries like Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. There are many values and rituals tied with this tradition. For example, people would wear red clothing, decorate the house with red paper, and give children "lucky money" in red envelopes. According to legend, it is said that red can drive away bad luck, which is why the color red is highly emphasized. In myths, our ancestors would...show more content... According a popular myth, the origin of this day lies in the fight against Nian, a beast in Chinese mythology. The beast would visit cities and eat cattle, crops, and even people. In order for families to protect themselves from the beast, they would place food at their doorsteps so that the beast would not harm them. One day during a family dinner, the family noticed how the beast was startled by seeing the color red. Word of this spread to other friends and family. Soon, from then on, on the first day of every New Year, people would hang red paper lanterns and other red objects to scare off the beast. They would also light bamboo stalks in order to scare the beast away. After some time, the beast stop coming to the city all together. However, by this time relatives and family had already adopted the habit of getting together to protect each other from the beast. Looking back at ancient civilization, fireworks, elaborate performances, or decorations had not been invented or developed. These rituals that are associated with the tradition today were added throughout the years. It was because of time that people started incorporating ideas that were added on along with the festival. Therefore you were lucky and fortunate to spend Chinese New Yearwith Get more content on HelpWriting.net