寓意幸福和团圆的春节灯笼，中国 Vibrant colours of lanterns, decorations and ornaments for Chinese New Year in celebration of luck, healthiness, happiness, reunion and prosperities Hong Kong, Chin

寓意幸福和团圆的春节灯笼，中国 Vibrant colours of lanterns, decorations and ornaments for Chinese New Year in celebration of luck, healthiness, happiness, reunion and prosperities  Hong Kong, China (© d3sign/Moment/Getty Images)

Chinese New Year 2022

Why do people put up red decorations on New Year? The story dates back to thousands of years ago…A monster named Nián comes to harass the villagers once a year. Later, people found that Nian would be afraid when it sees red color. Since then, people prepare red decorations on this day to drive away from the monster.

2022年中国新年

为什么人们在新年会挂上红色的装饰品？这个故事可以追溯到几千年前……一个名叫尼安的怪物每年来骚扰村民一次。后来，人们发现“年”看到红色就会害怕。从那时起，人们在这一天准备红色装饰物来驱赶怪物。