The Chinese New Year tradition of "守岁" (shǒu suì) has a rich legend associated with it. Here's an English version of the story:

The legend of "守岁" is rooted in ancient Chinese beliefs about the gods and the celestial calendar. According to the tale, the gods of the heavens were once very angry with the people of Earth because they were not respecting the laws of nature and the gods themselves.
To punish the people, the gods decided to send a monster called "Nian" (年) to Earth. Nian was a fearsome creature that would come out every New Year's Eve to eat people and destroy homes. The people were terrified and had no idea how to protect themselves.
However, an old wise man noticed that Nian was afraid of loud noises, red colors, and fire. He advised the villagers to light fires, wear red clothes, and make loud noises on New Year's Eve to scare away the monster.
The villagers followed the old man's advice, and when Nian appeared, it was frightened by the red clothes, the fire, and the noise. It ran away in fear, and the people were saved. Over time, this became the custom of "守岁," where families would stay up late on New Year's Eve to keep the fire burning, wear red clothes, and make noise to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year.
The tradition of "守岁" has continued for centuries, and it is now an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. It symbolizes the continuation of life and the passing of time, as well as the hope for a prosperous and peaceful new year.
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