The Significance of Red Envelopes in Chinese Culture
A red envelope (紅包, hóngbāo) is simply a long, narrow, red envelope. Traditional red envelopes are often decorated with gold Chinese characters, such as happiness and wealth. Variations include red envelopes with cartoon characters depicted and red envelopes from stores and companies that contain coupons and gift certificates inside.
How Red Envelopes Are Used
During Chinese New Year, money is put inside red envelopes which are then handed out to younger generations by their parents, grandpare