Which country did the Lunar New Year originate and how?

Some people believe that the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring festival, first originated about 3,000 years ago, and some people believe that it all started in 1600-1046 BC. But in reality, its exact date is not known for certain. All we know is that the country it originated from is China. There are many myths and legends about the origin of Lunar New Year, but there is also a specific legend that lead people to believe that there was a beast named Nian, who ate things and people specifically on the day before a new year. It is said that an old man somehow found out that this beast was afraid of things like the color red and loud noises. And so, that led to other people leaving out red lanterns or scrolls to scare Nian away out of fear.

What are the traditions on Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

Lunar New year is celebrated in a variety of ways for 15 days. its main traditions to be celebrated are cleaning, decorating, family dinner, etc. These are just a few traditions of the Lunar New Year. It is also celebrated with large feasts (traditional kinds of food), money, and festivals. According to the site https://www.history.com/articles/symbolic-foods-of-chinese-new-year , The top 10 traditional kinds of food that are made on Lunar New Year are noodles, citrus fruits, sweet rice balls, golden spring rolls, fish, Bánh Chưng, dumplings, korean rice cake soup, Nian Gao, and leafy greens. These are all foods that represent certain meanings connecting to the Lunar New Year.