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Chinese people love red, and regard red as the symbol of energy, happiness, and good luck. Red envelopes are called hongbao in Mandarin and lai see in Cantonese. Red envelopes always have money, and are given, to kids from their parents, grandparents, and others as Chinese New Year gifts. Sending red envelopes is a wayContinue reading “Why Chinese Give Red Envelopes during Chinese New Year”