年獸 年兽
A Nian is a [[Chinese mythology]] beast that lives under the sea or in the mountains. Once each spring, around [[Chinese New Year]], it comes out of hiding to attack people, destroy crops and eat animals and children. People have discovered its fear of loud noises, fire, and the colour red. Many [[Chinese New Year]] traditions, such as [[lion dance]], blowing up [[firecrackers]] and wearing and decorating with red are said to have originated from the legend of the Nian, and the practice of scaring it away.

* "Wikipedia":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nian
nian (mythology)