Why Do Chinese People Insist on Returning Home for the New Year?
In China, celebrating the New Year is a tradition with a long history and rich cultural background. According to legend, "Nian" was a monster that would come out on New Year's Eve to wreak havoc, causing people great distress. However, "Nian" was afraid of the color red, firelight, and the sound of firecrackers. Therefore, every New Year's Eve, households would paste red paper and set off firecrackers to drive away "Nian." This custom gradually evolved into today's New Year celebrations.
3 min read · June 5, 2024
