It’s traditional, among other things, to wear red to celebrate Chinese New Year. According to ancient stories, there was a monster called “Nian” (年 = year) who would come out on New Years Eve and devour villagers, crops and livestock. Villagers discovered that this beast was afraid of firelights, blasting sounds and the color red. So every year before New Years Eve the Chinese would wear red, paste red spring couplets on their doors, let off firecrackers and play the drums. In addition, red symbolizes good luck and good fortune in China 🇨🇳 As the Year of the Dog commences today, these Ruby earrings are doubly perfect - not only are they the richest shade of red, but Ruby is also the gemstone associated with the Chinese Astrological Sign of the Dog! #blacklotuslondon 💜 #chinesenewyear 🎉🏮⛩ #cny #cny18 #yearofthedog #lunarnewyear #chineseny #lunarny #happynewyear #dog #ruby #rubies #rubyearrings #dogyear #fridayfashion #fridayfashionista #jotd #jewelleryoftheday #aotd #accessoryoftheday #jewelleryaddicted #jewelleryaddict #jewellerygram #jewellerylove #jewellerylover #jewellerylovers #jewelleryporn #jewellery #instajewellery #jewelleryofinstagram (at London, United Kingdom)
