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Ian Segel

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  • Traditionally, Red envelopes or red packets (Cantonese: lai sze or lai see) (利是, 利市 or 利事); (Mandarin: 'hóng bāo' (红包); Hokkien: 'ang pow' (POJ: âng-pau); Hakka: 'fung bao'; are passed out during the Chinese New Year's celebrations, from married couples or the elderly to unmarried juniors. It is also common for adults or young couples to give red packets to children. Red packets are also known as 壓歲錢/压岁钱 (Ya Sui Qian, which was evolved from 壓祟錢/压祟钱, literally, the money used to suppress or put down the evil spirit ) during this period.[
  • Red packets almost always contain money, usually varying from a couple of dollars to several hundred. Per custom, the amount of money in the red packets should be of even numbers, as odd numbers are associated with cash given during funerals (帛金: Bai Jin). The number 8 is considered lucky (for its homophone for "wealth"), and $8 is commonly found in the red envelopes in the US. The number six (六, liù) is also very lucky as it sounds like 'smooth' (流, liú), in the sense of having a smooth year. Sometimes chocolate coins are found in the red packets
  • Odd and even numbers are determined by the first digit, rather than the last. Thirty and fifty, for example, are odd numbers, and are thus appropriate as funeral cash gifts. However, it is common and quite acceptable to have cash gifts in a red packet using a single bank note – with ten or fifty yuan bills used frequently. The act of requesting for red packets is normally called (Mandarin): 讨紅包, 要利是. (Cantonese): 逗利是. A married person would not turn down such a request as it would mean that he or she would be "out of luck" in the new year.
  • Ian Segel on 03 Jan 12
     
    Tradition of red envelopes
Ryan Revolinski

Chinese Red Packet: Sign of Prosperity - 0 views

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  • John Geilfuss on 03 Jan 12
     
    A Chinese red packet is nothing but a simple red envelope in which money is enclosed. These evelopes are decorated with lucky symbols, conveying blessing of prosperity for those to whom they are bestowed. It is common to give these out on the lunar New Year.
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    Description of the red packets
Griffin Damron

What is in the Red Packets? - 0 views

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Chinese Culture New Year packet red envelope tradition

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  • In any case, the amount of money given is always even number and amounts ending with 8 are very popular as the number 8 sounds like prosperity.
  • An amount that ends or involves 4 is usually avoided as 4 in Mandarin and most Chinese dialects sounds like death.  The worse amount to give in a red packet is 44.
  • To many Chinese, it is considered rude to ask for specific gifts and if unsure of preferences and tastes of the host, giving a gift of cash in a red packet overcomes these issues.
  • Griffin Damron on 03 Jan 12
     
    Money is usually always to be found within the small red envelopes. It is popular to give amounts ending in 8, because the Chinese word of "eight" is similar to the word for "prosperity". People always try to avoid giving amounts that end in the number 4. This is because the Chinese word for "four" sounds a lot like their word for "death".
Griffin Damron

Where are envelopes given out? Who receives them? - 0 views

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Chinese Culture New Year red packet envelope tradition

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  • Griffin Damron on 03 Jan 12
     
    Red envelopes are given out on many special occasions, including weddings, birthdays, and the Chinese new year. The pictures signify prosperity and good health. Money is given to children in these little packets by their elders.
Ian Segel

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  • The color of Red in chinese culture usually means good luck. So like the red packet which is given every Chinese New Year, is just a symbol of good luck in the coming Year. So it is not wise for you to wear red color shirts when you attend a funeral. Golden or yellow color is traditionally the color used in imperial service. The golden color symbolizes wealth and also happiness. Red is also a color in Chinese weddings, because in wedding they tend to be happy and by wearing red things, will help the couple who are getting married chasing out the bad luck on the day they're getting married. Red in here means good luck, happiness, joy, and for the couple, this red color is regarded an energy as red symbolize
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  • In Chinese New Year, they're a custom that the eldest one gives red envelope to the young one, which means on this happy day, they're welcoming the New Year, and give blessing to the young one. Reds, Oranges and Yellows are warm colors that create warm and excitement. As you can see also, in Chinese New Year, they like to give two oranges for every visitor to give a warm welcome. This Red envelope is also a symbol of prosperity in the house.
  • he color of Red in chinese culture usually means good luck. So like the red packet which is
  • given every Chinese New Year, is just a symbol of good luck in the coming Year. So it is not wise for you to wear red color shirts when you attend a funeral. The golden color symbolize wealth and also happiness. In Chinese Metaphysics, Red symbolized the Fire element (shiny element which can chase out all evil). Golden color or sometimes it can resemble a Yellow color, symbolized the Earth element which is the storage money element (wealth) in Four Pillars of Destiny.
  • Ian Segel on 03 Jan 12
     
    The reason why the red envelopes are gold and red.
Caroline Bridges

Red envelopes also known as "red packets" "Ang Pow" "laisee" or "Hung-Bao". - 0 views

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  • The story of "ang pow" dates back to the Sung Dynasty in China. A village called Chang-Chieu was at the time terrorised by a huge demon. No one was capable of defeating it, not even their greatest warriors or statesmen. However, a young orphan, armed with a magical sabre inherited from his ancestors, fought the evil demon and eventually killed it. The villagers were triumphant and the elders presented the brave young man with an ang pow filled with money for his courage in saving them. Since then, the ang pow has become a part of traditional Chinese customs.
  • Caroline Bridges on 03 Jan 12
     
    All you need to know about "ang pow", such as the story, how much money to put in them, when to give them, how to make them, and how they relate to feng shui.
Ryan Revolinski

Chinese New Year Lucky Red Envelopes for Kids - Red Envelopes for Chinese New Year - Ka... - 0 views

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    a site about making red packets
Ryan Revolinski

The Legend of Chinese New Year Red Envelopes - 0 views

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    myths of the red packets
Caroline Bridges

Origami of Red Envelopes - 0 views

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    How to make the red envelopes
Ian Segel

What Is the Meaning of Red Envelopes? | eHow.com - 1 views

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  • Red envelopes, which are variously known as red packets, ang pow, lai see or hung bao, are small red paper envelopes that contain money and which are often given as gifts. Red envelopes are a Chinese tradition, but they are seen in many other Asian countries as well. Red envelopes can be offered on a number of different occasions.
  • Features A red envelope can be any shape or size, but are usually the size of playing cards or a little larger. They are often printed with metallic gold ink or with color images. The picture on the front of the envelope will be something perceived as lucky, such as carp, peonies or the Chinese character for happiness. The red envelopes will always contain money.
  • Function Red envelopes are presented as gifts on occasions that range from birthdays to the Chinese Lunar New Year. They can also be presented at weddings, or simply given at the beginning of a new endeavor, such as starting college. In a professional context, Chinese employers will give their employees a year-end bonus in a red envelope.
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  • History The tradition of red envelopes comes from a story about a demon who was vanquished during the Sung Dynasty. A young man with a magic sword defeated a demon that was menacing a town. The grateful town presented him with money in a red envelope to reward him for his deed. The color red is associated with happiness and good luck in Chinese tradition.
  • Money Amount The amount of money given in a red envelope varies wildly. A small amount is given to a young child on his birthday, while a significantly larger amount is presented to a couple getting married. A red envelope presented to a person who is closely related will contain a greater amount of money than an envelope between people who are distantly related. An even-numbered amount of money is seen as luckier than an odd-numbered amount. Beware of White Envelopes White envelopes containing money are seen as unlucky in Chinese culture. Substituting a red envelope when you are dealing with a Chinese client or firm can help prevent an unintentional offense.
  • Ian Segel on 03 Jan 12
     
    History behind red envelopes. what is significant behind the red envelopes, their purpose, the accepted monetary amount put into the envelopes, and features.
John Geilfuss

Hong Bao: ThingsAsian - 0 views

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  • John Geilfuss on 03 Jan 12
     
    Giving red packets - a guide to surviving Chinese New Year Ah, the Chinese New Year. Celebrated for a total of fifteen days, this noisy and colourful occasion marks the beginning of a brand new year according to the Chinese calendar.
John Geilfuss

Chinese New Year Red Envelopes | Lai See Packets - 0 views

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  • John Geilfuss on 03 Jan 12
     
    The Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day both fall on February 14th this year. It's Year of the Tiger. I miss living in Hong Kong during this time. The skyscrapers are decorated with lights at night and the city is full of red and gold lanterns and other decor.
Griffin Damron

The Significance of the Word Hong Bao (红包） - 0 views

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  • The lucky money in the Hongbao is called Ya Sui Qian. Ya mean suppress; one Chinese character with pronunciation of Sui means devils; Qian is the word for money in Chinese language. To put together, Ya Sui Qian means the thing that can suppress devils and maintain kids in peace and safety for a whole year.
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