Chinese New Year is just around the corner.After three days,it will be the First New Year.Chinese New Year is the Chinese festival marking the start of the new year, beginning on the second new moon after the winter solstice and ending on the full moon fifteen days later.
How did CNY comes to celebrate?According to an ancient legend,the civilians were tortured by a beast called Nian.It is a ferocious creature that can swallow people in the blink of eye.One day,ann old man wore red clothes,paste couplets and set off firecrackers to trick the beast to disappear. Actually,CNY is celebrated to celebrate the end of winter and it is marked by visits to family and friends, special meals, fireworks, and angpao giving.
Traditionally many taboos are associated with the New Year Festival.First,don't sweep the floor because it is associated with sweeping wealth away.Second,do not wear white or black clothes as these two colors are associated with mourning.Third,do not say unlucky words.We must follow the taboos so that it will not affect our luck.
Chinese New Year is close at hand.I am anticipating this coming CNY.Are you?
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