Many of the customs and traditions of Chinese New Year are inspired by the legend of Nian, an ancient mythical beast that would arrive on the first day of the New Year to devour crops, livestock and even villagers. For protection, people would leave offerings of food to appease Nian and keep him from attacking people. Watch as this adorable pup attempts to frighten Nian away only to receive a surprise in Chinese New Year, one of our animated Chinese New Year eCards.

Fireworks, dancing, drumming and the color red were also discovered to be excellent ways to keep away the mythical Nian, which led to many of the traditions now common for the celebration of Chinese New Year. eCards from Doozy Cards feature many of these beautiful images, including Year of the Dragon, one of our popular Chinese New Year online greetings.

Gifts and red envelopes full of money or treats are traditionally given out on Chinese New Year and eCards from Doozy are another great way to wish prosperity for your friends and family. Send your loved ones your thoughts and wishes for happiness, health and wealth with Chinese New Year Dragon, one of our heartfelt eCards for Chinese New Year.

Celebrate the most important traditional Chinese holiday with your friends and loved ones by sending one of Doozy Cards free Chinese New Year eCards. Simply sign up for a ten-day trial and start the new year off right with plenty of prosperity and good fortune for all. From all of us at Doozy Cards: “Gung hay fat choy!” (A common Chinese New Year greeting, which means “May you become prosperous”.)