A series of tales are famous in china to give account on chinese new year story. It tells about the origin and occurrence of day and its importance. According to famous story of new year, the new year is celebrated as an symbol of victory against evil. On this day people forgets all his past evils, sad memory and get busy with pleasant fresh environment.
The most common fables said that on this new year day people start beating drums and fireworks to keep evil lion shape monster nian away from their home. Nian was frightened of color red so people choose Red as a color to decorate houses and localities. Another story reflects the animals associated with year.
One day heaven God called swimming competition for animals. The result of competition will determine the years associated with animals. The 12 years would be named on best 12 animals in competition. The Rat stood first position in the swimming competition, hence first year was named on rat. Second place was ox followed by tiger, rabbit, dragon, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar.
The same chinese new year story highlights the long term enmity of cat and rat. The rat pushed cat into water, which enables cat to not conclude in best 12 positions in competition. One famous saying says that year got its name by Lord Buddha. Before nirvana, Buddha invited animals in celebration. The 12 years were named in those animals name who comes to Buddha. The history of chinese new year is more than 2500 years old. It follows the study of Han culture calendar. It is based on astronomical study of sun, moon and earth.
Chinese New Year Stories for Kids
Chinese new year stories for kids are not among some of the fantasy stories. After the introduction of the Chinese new year dragon and its symbolization in the Chinese traditions, various Chinese new year stories for kids focusing on Chinese dragons and lion dance were created. These are a fun stuff for kids as well as adults by which you can spend a quality time with your kids. Reciting Chinese new year stories to your kids can make your kid feel happy from within and filled with the spirit of joy and happiness. These small token wrapped in a red surprise can do wonders in adding a beautiful smile to your kids face. Various books in Chinese new year stories are available in the market especially for the kids. So, when you cannot come up with a perfect gift for your kid or your loved ones kids, get a nice Chinese new year story book for the kids.