Learn Egnlish: The Story of Chinese New Year – Monsters, Dumplings, and Red Envelopes

Welcome back to "Real China English"! In today's 6-minute episode, hosts Leo and Sarah discuss the biggest holiday in China: The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). Why is everything red? Why do people set off firecrackers? It all starts with an ancient story about a monster called "Nian." We also talk about important customs like the family reunion dinner, why eating dumplings is lucky, and the favorite tradition of children: red envelopes! Listen and learn about Chinese culture in simple English for beginners.