For the Kitchen God story, the main characters are the Kitchen God himself, the family members, and the Jade Emperor. The Kitchen God has the task of reporting to the Jade Emperor about the family, and the family tries to influence the report in their favor.
The main characters are usually the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. They include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
The main characters in the Chinese New Year race story are all the animals in the Chinese zodiac. These animals are what make the story so special. Each animal represents different qualities. For instance, the Rat is known for its cleverness, the Ox for its hard - working nature. They all took part in the race that ultimately decided their order in the zodiac cycle related to the Chinese New Year.
Xi is also a character. It's a sneaky monster that steals things. Well, it's not as famous as Nian but still an important part of some monster stories during Chinese New Year. And there are other minor monsters in different local tales as well. These stories are passed down through generations mainly to add some mystery and fun to the Chinese New Year traditions.
The main Chinese New Year animals in the story are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. These twelve animals are part of the Chinese zodiac cycle which is based on the story of their race.
One main element is the concept of good and bad luck. In many Chinese New Year stories, there are things that bring bad luck which need to be warded off, like the Nian monster. Another is the family and community aspect. People come together, help each other prepare for the new year. And cultural traditions like decorating with red, which has a symbolic meaning in Chinese culture, are also important elements in these stories.
Peppa Pig, of course, is a main character. Her parents and little brother George are also likely to be in the story. They will all experience the Chinese New Year together, like going to the New Year's fair or something.
The main event was the race. All the 12 animals participated in a race to decide their order for representing the years.
One main element is the legend of Nian. Nian was a fierce beast. People found that it was afraid of red, fire, and loud noises. So during Chinese New Year, people use red decorations, set off firecrackers and have bright lights to scare it away.
One of the main themes is family. Chinese New Year is all about family reunions, so the audio stories often talk about family members getting together, sharing stories, and having a great time. It's a time to strengthen family bonds.
In Chinese New Year 2016, it was the Year of the Monkey. The monkey is often seen as clever and mischievous in Chinese culture. It represents intelligence and agility. There are many stories about monkeys in Chinese mythology, like the Monkey King in 'Journey to the West' who was extremely intelligent and had great powers.