过年啦！在这个重要的节日里，要做的事情可多了！打扫卫生、采购年货、吃团圆饭、分发红包、放鞭炮等等。今年你会做些什么来迎新年呢？预祝大家吃好喝好，蛇年大吉。
Long ago, on a fateful night just as the new year began, a mythical beast called Nian emerged from the darkness and onto the land.
Nian began hunting people and animals and destroying their homes.
It was utter chaos.
People had no idea how to protect themselves from the beast.
Eventually they discovered that Nian was afraid of loud noises, fire and the color red.
So from then on, before New Year's Day people would post red couplets which contain blessings and wishes they have for the new year on the front of their houses.
They would also light loud and bright firecrackers and hang lanterns to scare the beast away just in case he was still around.
Did you know that this story actually tells us the legend of how Chinese New Year began?
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a festival celebrated every year by Chinese communities worldwide.
From Hong Kong to London, and Sydney to San Francisco.
