This article is reviewed by Shao Lin, an author of ancient folk literature and popular science
Time flies so fast, and in the blink of an eye it's another year Chinese New Year's Eve
Every year Chinese New Year's Eve we will post Spring Festival leagues and set off firecrackers
Eat Chinese New Year's Eve meals, keep the age, and so on
Every custom has its own meaning
And that's why
We were able to understand it very well
The wisdom of the ancestors as well
Understand the essence of our Greater China culture
So, do you know why Chinese New Year's Eve keep the age?
Is it just a matter of staying up late?
Let's take a closer look!
It turns out that Chinese New Year's Eve have to keep the age because in ancient times, there was a monster called "Nian", which ate meat, whether it was birds and beasts or people, it was the object of its devouring. Every Chinese New Year's Eve night it has to come out to do evil, so people call the Chinese New Year's Eve night "New Year's Pass", until one day they know that it is afraid of red, light, and noise.
Therefore, there are customs such as pasting spring festivals in Chinese New Year's Eve, setting off firecrackers and eating Chinese New Year's Eve meals. Because I don't know if I can pass the New Year's Pass, I also have the custom of staying up late to keep vigil and pray for the blessing of my ancestors until the arrival of the New Year. In this way, keeping the age has gradually become a custom for people to Chinese New Year's Eve.
Now you see, right?
Finally, the editor is here
Happy Chinese New Year's Eve all!
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How are you going to spend Chinese New Year's Eve night tonight?
Source: Popular Science China