That's why Chuxi came into being. Nian was a demon in the legend, who was scared off by fireworks and red New Year scrolls.

(“年”是传说里的怪兽，它害怕烟火和红色的春联。所以人们赶走“年”的这一天也被称为“过年”或“除夕”)。

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That's why Chuxi came into being. Nian was a demon in the legend, who was scared off by fireworks and red New Year scrolls.

(“年”是传说里的怪兽，它害怕烟火和红色的春联。所以人们赶走“年”的这一天也被称为“过年”或“除夕”)。

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