Two boys present clay artworks of "nian" made by themselves at a temple fair event for the upcoming Spring Festival in Tianjin, north China, Jan. 7, 2017. "Nian" ( Year in Chinese), is a mythical beast supposed to have preyed on people and livestock at the turn of the year. The monster, however, was afraid of loud bangs and red color. (Xinhua/Liu Dongyue)
