The legend of 2008

In ancient China, there was a monster named Nian. Its head was long and sharp, and it was extremely fierce. Years in the depths of the sea. Every new year's eve, he climbed ashore to devour livestock and kill people. Therefore, every New Year's Eve, people help the old and take care of the young, and flee to the mountains to avoid the injury of the year.

Every New Year's Eve, the villagers are busy packing and fleeing to the mountains. At this time, a white-haired old man came to the east of the village and told an old woman that as long as she stayed at her house for one night, Nian beast could be driven away. The old woman advised him to avoid the mountain. The old man insisted on staying, so people had no choice but to go up the mountain to escape.

When the beast was ready to rush into the village and hurt the people as in previous years, suddenly a white-haired old man came, burning loud firecrackers. Nian beast trembled and dared not move forward. It turns out that Nian beast is most afraid of red, fire and explosion. At this moment, when Daimon Masaru opened the door, I saw an old man in a red robe laughing. Nian beast was frightened and discolored, and fled in a hurry.

Since then, every year on New Year's Eve, every household has posted red couplets and set off firecrackers, and every household is brightly lit. This custom is spreading more and more widely and has become the most solemn traditional festival in China.