年的来历

       中国的春节就像西方的圣诞节一样，是中国最重要、最热闹的传统节日.“春节”还有一个名字叫“年”。到了春节，人们常常说：“过年啦！过年啦！”你们知道“年”的来历吗？

The origin of the Lunar New Year Festival can be traced back thousands of years, involving a series of colorful legends and traditions. One of the most famous legends is Nian, an extremely cruel and ferocious beast that the ancients believed would devour people on New Year's Eve. To keep Nian away, red-paper couplets are pasted on doors, torches are lit, and firecrackers are set off throughout the night, because Nian is said to fear the color red, the light of fire, and loud noises. Early the next morning, as feelings of triumph and renewal fill the air at successfully keeping Nian away for another year, the most popular greeting heard is "gong xi fa cai", or "congratulations."

春节的来历可追溯到几千年前，充满着多彩的传说和传统习俗.其中一个最有名的传说就是人们相信有一种叫做“年”的非常残忍、凶恶的野兽，会在春节头一天出来吃人.为了赶走“年”，人们在门框上贴出红纸的对联、点起火把、整夜的燃放炮竹，因为人们听说“年”非常惧怕红色、火光和巨大的噪音.第二天一大早，人们充满了驱走“年”的胜利喜悦和万物更新的景象，这时最为常见的问候就是“恭喜”。