Lucky money red envelopes are to Lunar New Year what presents are to Christmas—as a kid, they were the focal point for me (I’d gleefully count up all the cash I’d received from my elders at the end of ...

Wu’s red-envelope artistry traces back to when she was growing up in Taishan, a Chinese city in Guangdong province along the ...

Start the Chinese New Year on a positive note by following these do's and don'ts, from gifting money to other traditions.

Nearly every respondent had fond memories of receiving lucky envelopes. After all, who would be unhappy with being given cold hard cash? These envelopes are traditionally red and gold and stuffed with ...

People often give lucky money to their service providers. My parents bring red envelopes for the servers at their regular dim sum spot. Before I got married, I received $5 or $10 from each ...

Crimson paints the Chinese decoration with great vigour. Hongbao is a lucky red envelope. It is stuffed with cash and gifted to friends and family. It symbolises good wishes and luck for the year ...