Question

Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations? A. to show loyalty to the emperor B. to celebrate their blessings C. to awaken the spirits of their ancestors D. to chase away evil spirits

Answer 1

D. To chase away evil spirits

There was a legend the Chinese had, saying that once there was a monster (a evil spirit)  that lived up in the mountains, and during festivals and holiday celebrations he would come down and eat the people, later the people discovered that firecrackers or loud noises would scare away this monster.  This is why we would make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations.

Answer 2

d to chase away evil spirits