《年的由来》
太古时期,森林中栖息着一只凶猛的怪兽,被人们称为“年”。这头怪兽通常隐藏在森林深处沉睡,没有人亲眼目睹过它的真容。传闻中,“年”长相青面獠牙,身上生有尖角利爪,威势凶狠。然而,每逢除夕夜晚,它便会现身寻找食物。不论是鸡还是鸭,只要是可以吃的,都会成为它的猎物。人们一旦发现“年”的踪迹,都会惊慌地躲避,因为它的出现往往意味着村庄的混乱和损失。因此,每当除夕临近,人们都纷纷采取措施躲避“年”的侵袭。
在这个除夕夜,村民们正在匆忙地准备迎接“年”的到来。有的人封锁家门窗户,有的人整理行李,一片慌乱和恐慌的景象。与此同时,一位乞讨的老人出现在村外。
午夜时分,年兽闯入村庄。发现村中处处弥漫红色的光芒,刺目的红色令它的双眼无法睁开。与此同时,传来的爆竹声更是让它感到惊恐。因此,年兽战栗着惊慌逃离了村庄。从那以后,人们得知了赶走年兽的方法,每年除夕,家家户户都会贴上红对联、燃放爆竹;每户都会点亮烛火、守更待岁。初一一早,人们还会走访亲朋好友,道喜问好,共同庆祝平安渡过年兽的威胁。这一传统习俗由此而起,逐渐传承发展成为华人民间最隆重的节日。
In ancient times, there was a fierce monster dwelling in the forest, known as the "Nian" by the people. This monster typically hid deep in the forest, sleeping, and no one had ever witnessed its true appearance. According to legend, the "Nian" had a fierce countenance with green face and sharp fangs, adorned with horns and claws, exuding a menacing aura. However, every New Year's Eve, it would emerge to seek food. Whether it was a chicken or a duck, anything edible would become its prey. When people discovered the tracks of the "Nian," they would panic and avoid it because its appearance often signaled chaos and loss in the village. Therefore, as New Year's Eve approached, people would take various measures to evade the invasion of the "Nian."
On this New Year's Eve, villagers were hurriedly preparing to welcome the arrival of the "Nian." Some sealed their doors and windows, while others packed their belongings, creating a scene of chaos and panic. Meanwhile, an elderly beggar appeared outside the village.
At midnight, the Nian beast invaded the village. However, it found the entire village bathed in a red glow, the dazzling red light making it impossible for its eyes to open. Simultaneously, the sound of firecrackers intensified, adding to its sense of terror. Consequently, trembling with fear, the Nian beast hastily fled the village. From that moment on, people learned the method to drive away the Nian beast. Every New Year's Eve, households would hang red couplets, set off firecrackers, light candles, and stay awake through the night. On New Year's Day, people would visit relatives and friends, exchanging greetings and well-wishes, celebrating the safe passage through the threat of the Nian. This traditional custom originated from these events and gradually evolved into the grandest festival in Chinese culture.
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