Chinese legend has it that an old man used loud noises and red objects to scare off a beast called Nian. This story of guo nian (meaning “new year”) explains why Chinese hang red decorations ...

Find out with JoJo and Gran Gran what it is and how it is celebrated. Watch the story of Nian and learn why people wear red, light firecrackers and bang drums to celebrate Chinese New Year.

Chinese mythology suggests the origins of New Year are concerned with a battle against a monster called Nian (meaning ‘year’ in Chinese). Nian would arrive on the first day of the New Year to ...

Sometimes translated as a "new year cake," Nian gao is a traditional glutinous rice cake eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve. When spoken, Nian gao means "to signal higher success in the new year." ...

Their nutty, melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them an essential treat for Chinese New Year. The word "nian" means "year", while "gao" sounds like "tall" or "growth", symbolising growth ...