Prepare Red Envelopes
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Title
Prepare Red Envelopes
利是
Description
Red envelopes always contain money in China, They are called hongbao （紅包） in Mandarin and lai see （利是）in Cantonese. The term “red packets” has also come into common use, though hongbao look and function more like envelopes than packets.
The Chinese New Year red envelope is a traditional gift for children during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope is also called yasui qian （壓歲錢）, which means 'suppressing ghosts money'. Those who receive a red envelope are wished another safe and peaceful year.
Wrapping lucky money in red envelopes is expected to bestow more happiness and blessings on the receivers. Hence, it is impolite to open a red envelope in front of the person who gives it to you.
The Chinese New Year red envelope is a traditional gift for children during Chinese New Year. In China, the red envelope is also called yasui qian （壓歲錢）, which means 'suppressing ghosts money'. Those who receive a red envelope are wished another safe and peaceful year.
Wrapping lucky money in red envelopes is expected to bestow more happiness and blessings on the receivers. Hence, it is impolite to open a red envelope in front of the person who gives it to you.
Date
Chinese New Year’s Eve
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Type
Event
Identifier
redenvelopes
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Duration
Throughout the Chinese New Year period
Citation
“Prepare Red Envelopes,” Chinese Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, accessed January 5, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/items/show/278.
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