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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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.

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.

My first bookmark on red envelopes