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两分钟做个小测试，看看你的英语水平/test/kuaisu.aspx?tid=16-73675-0 LanternFestival.?History of Chinese New Year 追溯历史：名叫“年”的怪兽Chinese New Year has a very interesting and unique history. According to the Chinese legends, there was a giant beast Nian who used to swallow humans in a single bite. Relief from the horrifying beast came only when people realized that Nian was scared of red color and loud noises. They started bursting?crackers and used red color to scare the beast. Since then, this day was named as GuNian meaning Pass over the Nian. Chinese considered the day an?auspicious?one as it brought new life for them and celebrated it as a New Year.?Chinese New Year Dates 农历新年，年年不同Chinese New Year falls on a different date every year. Chinese calendar is a combination of solar andlunar?calendar. Chinese New Year falls on second new moon after the winter?solstice（冬至）. Chinese calendar has a 12 year cycle and each year is named after animal. Chinese believe that every person resembles an animal and this reflects their?traits. Year 2006 was the Year of the Dog. People born on this date are said to be very loyal and trustworthy.?Chinese New Year Celebrations 新年找乐，日日不同Lot of excitement can be seen in the last 15 days of New Year celebrations. Every day has a special importance to it. Chinese?ritualize?and celebrate each day in a?customary?manner. Given below are the line?wise?celebrations of the New Year in China:?年初一：祭拜天地Day 1: People began their day by offering prayers and welcome the gods of heaven and earth. Most of the people stay away from meat to ensure healthy living.?年初二：狗狗过生日Day 2: Successively, prayers are offer to their ancestors and other gods. Chinese are strict care-taker of dogs and feed them well. This is day is considered to be the birthday of all dogs.?初三初四：走亲访友，媳妇回娘家Day 3 and 4: These are very important days for the families to keep up their relations. It calls for every son-in-law to pay respect to their parents-in-law.?年初五：“破五”祭财神Day 5: Accordi