From red lanterns to red envelopes, did you ever wonder why the color red is so popular in China, especially on the Chinese New Year? Legend has it that it all began with the Nian, a ferocious beast ...

Courtesy of Victoria Tan/MiC. Writer’s Note: “Chinese New Year” is also referred to as the “Lunar New Year,” and different versions of the holiday are celebrated in many other cultures. For example, ...