2007-02-16 01:15:56 · 9 answers · asked by Igor G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
The Chinese believe that the colour red symbolises good luck. During Chinese New Year, children recieved red packets (called "hong baos) first from their parents and from other adults they meet as a form of a gift symbolising good luck as well as the fact that they have grown a year older (Chinese beliefs is such that everyone is a year older when they cross over to a new year). The money they recieve is put to practical uses, eg pocket money for school etc. The practice is similar to children in the West receiving gifts during Christmas (purportedly from Santa).
By the way, Chinese New Year is just two days away, on 18 Feb. For more info on Chinese New Year, see the wiki link below.
2007-02-16 02:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Frankenstein 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 06:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually receive money. The amount depends on the person giving them. If it is from family members, could be a lot. If from distant relatives, could be a buck or two. I know some people net over $200 per year.
2007-02-16 05:05:35 · answer #3 · answered by Nebby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MONEY......LOTSA MONEY
How I used to love chinese new year. Now I'm the one giving the money. lol
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2007-02-16 10:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money. i like to give really young kids two dollar bills. the older ones get more money.
2007-02-16 05:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by mymymissmai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not positive about this but I believe they receive coins for good luck.
2007-02-16 01:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hong bao--- lucky money
2007-02-16 03:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by zoogrl2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MONEY
2007-02-16 02:05:48 · answer #8 · answered by karen i 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money...
2007-02-16 01:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋