1. The Story of Nian
By Cinni
ENG5C12B

2. Once upon a time, there was a quiet village. It was peaceful
Once upon a time, there was a quiet village. It was peaceful. Villagers chatted and children played in the street.

3. At the Chinese New Year, a horrifying monster called Nian woke up in the cave.

4. Monster Nian felt hungry so it ate many plants and animals.

5. One night, Monster Nian went to the village.

6. Help !
The villagers were frightened. All of them ran away from the village. A man said, “Help! Monster Nian is coming!”

7. Every Chinese New Year, Monster Nian came to the village, until one day…

8. One day, a girl wanted to return the village to take her money but she met Monster Nian. She picked up her red lantern.
The girl was very scared but Nian was scared too. The girl saw it and ran back to the village to tell the village head.

9. The village head was glad and said, “Great. We find Nian’s weakness
The village head was glad and said, “Great! We find Nian’s weakness. Let us stick some red paper on the door. We should beat the drum and light firecrackers to scare the Monster Nian.”

10. Next day, Monster Nian came back
Next day, Monster Nian came back. It saw the red paper and heard the drum and firecrackers. It was very afraid so it ran away and never came back.

11. Now, people stick red paper, and light the firecrackers at Chinese New Year from generations to generations.