2006-10-26 03:06:04 · 6 answers · asked by coololderbro 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
If you are serious about this query you must become aware that all "Christmas Traditions" are Western in nature and foundation. Any Christmas traditions taking place in China were brought there by Christian missionaries.
The Red Envelopes have nothing to do with Christmas. They are a Chinese New year tradition.
2006-10-26 03:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by Terry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After I read the other answers, I'm not sure I'm getting your question right. I thought you wanted to know what other things you could do with money.I was going to suggest you get a book on dollar origami. I make a beautiful peacock out of a bill, and place it in a special box. Most people don't want to unfold it to spend the money. There are many simpler designs even a beginner could do.There is also a puzzle box on the market now. You put the bill inside and the recipient must figure out the puzzle to get the money.
2006-10-30 01:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I give money as a gift for a child (birthday, christmas, etc.) I get all $1 bills and tape them together end to end then roll it up. The kids like unrolling the money.
2006-10-26 11:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by Karen R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are going to give "hong bao" (red packets), please make sure it comes in double number..eg. 12 bucks, 20 bucks..you get the drift. never have it in odd numbers..its part of the chinese culture =)
whatever you buy, just do not give a clock because the mandarin pronounication sounds like "sending one off in the funeral".
2006-10-26 11:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by ash 7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site abchocolates.com...just found it and its really unique.
2006-10-28 17:41:57 · answer #5 · answered by Jane S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buying or making gifts
2006-10-26 10:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋