The origin of setting off firecrackers: the story of Nian beast
Why should firecrackers be set off during the Spring Festival? This is mainly because of an old legend.
According to legend, in ancient times, there was a fierce monster called Nian, which was in the deep sea all the year round, but at the turn of the old and the new, it came out to destroy crops and hurt people and animals, and the people complained bitterly. Once it went to the village to do evil again, and was scared away by the red clothes hanging at the door of a family. When I arrived at another place, I was scared by the lights, so people mastered the weakness of being afraid of sound, red and fire. From then on, every year until the end of the year, people put up red couplets, set off firecrackers, hang red lights at home, burn wood for fire in the yard, chop vegetables and meat with kitchen knives, make noise and scare away Nian. So now everyone has to set off firecrackers during the Spring Festival.
Safety tips for setting off firecrackers
First, stay away from inflammable and explosive materials.
When setting off firecrackers, stay away from inflammable and explosive materials, such as woodpiles and gas tanks. Once in danger, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Second, stay away from the crowd.
When setting off firecrackers, stay away from the crowd and don't get close because of curiosity. If the firecrackers are too loud, cover your ears with your hands to avoid affecting your hearing.
Third, adults should take good care of their children.
In the process of setting off firecrackers, adults must take good care of their children, correctly guide them to set off firecrackers, and inform or help them in time to prevent safety accidents.
The scientific truth of setting off firecrackers
Setting off firecrackers is not only a cultural custom, but also contains scientific truth.
As we all know, firecrackers contain sulfur and have antiviral effect. Firecrackers will produce a lot of smoke when they are set off, which may eliminate some plagues to be developed. In many dynasties in the history of our country, plague has always been a terrible existence, and setting off firecrackers with sulfur can really dispel some miasma and effectively curb the spread of plague.
Besides, because red can lift people's spirits and relieve depression, people should put up red couplets, wear red clothes and even set off firecrackers in the New Year. Firecrackers can drive away people's inner pressure and anxiety. When people hear the sound of firecrackers, they also feel carefree. They have been busy for a whole year, so it's time to relax.
This is the story I know about the origin of setting off firecrackers. Friends should pay attention to safety when setting off firecrackers.