2007-02-08 19:33:35 · 4 answers · asked by saddy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Elders, (mostly married ones) give hong baos to them b/c they are giving luck and fortune to the younger ones who usually don't have or make as much money as the older ones. It's almost like they are taking care of them like a elder sibling/parent would take care of a younger sibling/child. It's just part of Chinese tradition.
2007-02-12 13:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by mycloud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hong baos is red packet which is a sign of good fortune n happiness that all chinese believe in.
2007-02-09 03:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by robert KS LEE. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, whats a hong baos?
Are you a communist from Red China?
2007-02-09 03:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. We indeed should change that. Hongbao is a red envelop with brand new paper currency inside.(holiday gift)
2007-02-09 03:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋