Why do we call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival?

How did the villagers drive away the Nian?

How did an old lady manage to scare the Nian away?

Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.

Why is Spring Festival called Guo Nian (passing the year)?

Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.

Why is the Spring Festival the favorite holiday for children?

It's time for more impressions of Beijing.

Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?

Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.

What complaints do Beijingers have about the Shanghainese?