Chinese Hongbao
红包
Giving hongbao (red packets or red envelopes) during the Chinese New Year is another famous tradition. Red packets are every child's dream during the Chinese New Year. A red packet is simply a red envelope with money inside to symbolize luck and wealth. Red packets are symbolically handed out to younger generations by parents, grandparents, relatives, close neighbors and friends. The practice represents a desire for good fortune and wealth in the coming year.
在中国农历新年发红包是另一个著名的传统。在中国农历新年红包是每一个孩子的梦想。红包是一个简单的红信封里面的装着钱，象征着好运和财富。红包一般是由父母，祖父母，亲戚，近邻和朋友象征性地发给年轻一代。这代表期盼未来的一年好运和发财。
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