(Yes she's Chinese, well I think so) she made us some delicious egg rolls the other day and I'd like to bring her something for New Years, but need to know what is appropriate? A card and some "lucky money" for her young grandson (about 6 or 7 yrs)? also I was going to make some salsa for her, but should I give her some oranges or tangerines (I often see these given) ???????
- and if its okay to do the lucky money, do I use coins or a dollar bill? Do I need more than one envelope???
2007-02-16 16:22:20 · 9 answers · asked by LittleFreedom 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
dollar bill, it's ok to use one or two envelope it's up to you. For her you can buy some oranges, chinese people like to get oranges in chinese new year, you can give six oranges. but please never bring anything in four to any one during chinese new year, Four is unluck number. also mean dead. If you do bring her oranges, please use a red bag for good luck.
2007-02-16 16:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by LittleDevil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.. first off, I would find out if she is really chinese or not. ;)
Second, best place to get her a card is from the chinese grocery store where should have everything u are looking for including red money envelope. As for money, preferably bills.. and they would like brand spanking new that hasnt been used yet. SO yea.. lots of trouble but if u still think it's worth then go for it!
2007-02-17 00:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such custom among adults. People give children little red packets containing anywhere from 25 cents to $20. So, give her grandson an envelop containing a couple bucks and the woman will be very happy.
(This custom is purely Chinese. Other Asians do not have this custom so be certain she is Chinese first.)
2007-02-17 00:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In China during Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) parents and relatives give red envelopes with money to children. You could still give this to your friend though. Another thing that is gifted is candy. The color that is mostly used during Chinese new year is red and some yellow.
2007-02-17 01:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by Yi Du 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm.....okay when you visit her house bring oranges. for the red envelope if there's asian market around try to find the red envelopes. As for what to put in the envelope it really doesnt matter how much you put in the envelope, try to find some new bills..
2007-02-17 00:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by david 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its the year of the pig in chinese calender.
you can buy out a gold painted pig or a card and i bliv the colour red is the best for the cover/wrap.
2007-02-17 00:39:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sunil N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dollar bill and a special envelope that they sell in oriental rocery stores
2007-02-17 00:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Irie 123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You better make sure she's Chinese first...almost all asians make some kind of egg/spring rolls...
2007-02-17 00:25:59 · answer #8 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give her 10 dolla lol
2007-02-17 00:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋