A small cylindrical [[explosive]] used to create noise invented in ancient China, it comes in both single pack and in strings. A very common and popular tradition to celebrate the [[Chinese New Year]], often alongside [[fireworks]]. This practice is said to originate from the legend of [[Nian (mythology)|]], a beast who harasses villages during New Year that is scared of loud noises. It's also used as decorations, in forms of strings hanging on the walls.

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h4. See also

* "Wikipedia":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firecracker
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