Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. In China, the vibrant red color symbolizes good fortune and joy. Hongbao can be ...

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 ...

But it's not the cash inside that's actually given value. Rather, it's the envelope that takes center stage. According to Google Arts & Culture, the custom of giving red envelopes came from an old ...

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 ...