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For thousands of years, the legend of Nian has been told as a mythical tale, a beast that terrorized villages until it was driven away with fire and loud noise. But what if this wasn’t just a story? Some researchers believe that the origins of Chinese New Year might be linked to an actual cosmic event—possibly a comet, solar storm, or asteroid impact that shook ancient civilizations. The timing of the celebration, based on the lunar calendar, might even hint at a recurring celestial pattern. Cou