Multiple choice

Chinese New Year was originally celebrated for the victory over a beast. What is its name?

  1. MengPeng

  2. Nian

  3. Quyuan

  4. Dragon

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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to legend, the Chinese New Year tradition of using red decorations and firecrackers originated from the need to scare away a mythical beast named Nian.