Story of "Nien" (2.)

1. 2.         

●Origin story

●Customs

●Song

●Xmas

●Home　　

Besides, people hanged red-paper couplets on the door

because “Nien” has a fear of the color red.

此外，人們會把紅色的對聯掛在門上，因為這隻野獸害怕紅色。

Moreover, people lighted up torches and firecrackers

because “Nien” is afraid of the light of fire and loud noises.

人們也會點燃火炬與鞭炮，因為這隻野獸也害怕火的光芒與巨大聲響。

And then, when the morning came, people greeted each other by saying

“gong-xi” because they successfully chase “Nien” away.

當早晨來臨時，人們會互相以“恭喜”問候對方 ，因為他們成功的把年獸趕跑了。