When the currency changed to paper money, a new tradition appeared. After WWII, the amount acceptable followed the economy. In the 50s, children were ecstatic if they received 5 or 10 cents! For immediate family and close relatives, lucky money ranges anywhere from CNY. The closer they are, the heftier the sum.
Most reserve the thickest envelope for their parents. You can give around CNY for acquaintances, coworkers, or your friends that are too close to care. But in the end, you must take your bank account into consideration. Regardless the amount of lucky money, the number is still very important. In Northern China, whole numbers 50s and s are favored.
In the South, traditional lucky numbers are the way to go. Those are numbers that include 6 and 8. Things are a little different in expat communities. Many emigrated from China during the mids, bringing with them the customs from that era. Parents may give the child a more substantial amount since material gifts are usually not given during the holidays. If you go to a wedding, the money in the red envelope should be equivalent to a nice gift that would be given at a Western wedding.
As with the Chinese New Year, the amount of money is relative to your relationship to the recipient — the closer your relationship is to the bride and groom, the more money is expected. For instance, immediate family like parents and siblings give more money than casual friends. It is not uncommon for business partners to be invited to weddings, and business partners often put more money in the envelope to strengthen the business relationship. Less money is given for birthdays than other holidays because it is viewed as the least important of the three occasions.
Nowadays, people often just bring gifts for birthdays. For all occasions, certain amounts of money are to be avoided. Even numbers, except four, are better than odd — as good things are believed to come in pairs. Eight is a particularly auspicious number. The money inside a red envelope should always be new and crisp.
Folding the money or giving dirty or wrinkled bills is in bad taste. Coins and checks are avoided, the former because change is not worth much and the latter because checks are not widely used in Asia. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.
Select personalised content. These prayers were very sincere, so the gods granted them eight guards that were disguised as coins to protect them. Soon, it became an annual tradition. Sui was warded off by these protective symbols and eventually stopped scaring children altogether. The real significance is found in the cherry-red paper that the envelopes are made of, which gives all the good vibes.
So sending red packets shows that you want to pass off good luck, happiness and your blessings to others. When you are receiving a red envelope, make sure that the giver is not present when you open it, otherwise, it could be seen as impolite. If you have started to make an income, well then now is your time to start giving out hongbao. A general rule is that the more income you earn, the more value should be added to the envelopes. In fact, at your wedding, you should expect to receive lots of hongbao from guests.
Your parents and grandparents will also probably still keep giving you these packets to show their love and blessings. Again, lucky you! However, in other regions, you are supposed to start giving out hongbao the first Spring Festival after your marriage. What about children? According to an old tradition, money should be given to kids who start to make their own money.
For your own children, you should gift anywhere from RMB to whatever amount your heart desires. And for nephews, nieces and children of your friends and colleagues, RMB is considered an appropriate amount. Greetings of happiness and good health can go along with the packets. The elderly should receive money from their kids as a sign of gratefulness for everything they have done.
In return, grandparents and parents gift their children and grandchildren red envelopes with money, wishing them good luck in the new year. Traditionally speaking, if you have started earning money, it is time to start your experience of giving Chinese New Year red envelopes. Giving a red packet is a way to share your blessings. However, there is a custom that if you are not married, you need not send red envelopes to others. Red envelopes were normally given and received only among families, while in some rural areas, the custom is that you have to give a red envelope to each child you meet during the New Year period.
Your close relatives like your parents and your grandparents will keep giving you red envelopes even when you are married, which is a symbol of their love and blessings for you. The amount of money is relative to your relationship to the recipient — the closer your relationship is, the more money is expected. It's a tradition to put crisp, new bills inside a Chinese New Year red envelope. Giving dirty or wrinkled bills is in bad taste. In the week leading up to Chinese New Year, many people stand in long queues at banks to exchange old bills for new ones.
Avoid giving amounts such as 40 yuan or yuan. The number '4' in Chinese sounds like 'death', so this is considered bad luck. Even numbers, except four, are better than odd. It is best if the amount starts or ends in eight, such as yuan, as it is considered to enhance luck.
See Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China. Prepare red envelopes in advance and always carry some envelopes with you during all 16 days of Chinese New Year from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival in case you bump into someone that you may need to give an envelope to. Always receive your red envelope with both hands. It is impolite to accept a red envelope with just one hand.
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