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 ...

The year of the Snake is here as many Asian communities celebrate the Lunar New Year. Jan. 29 kicks off more than two weeks of celebrations and festivals for the Lunar New Year.

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 colour symbolises good fortune and joy. Hongbao can be ...

This eventually evolved into the giving of red envelopes in increasing amounts, according to TVBS and UDN Money. These envelopes given on New Year's Eve, which falls on Jan. 28 this year, symbolize ...

It's a modern, digital twist on the age-old tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money for the new year. Beyond the game, Panda Express continues to position itself as a cultural bridge ...

and the giving and receiving of “lucky money” in little red envelopes. Lucky money envelopes—called lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin—are given to children and, in some places ...

Key practices include thorough cleaning before the New Year, family reunions for dinner, giving red envelopes, wearing new red clothes, decorating homes, and honoring ancestors. See More ...

My guest today is Winmas Yu from SBS Cantonese who’ll tell us the legend about giving red envelopes to children during Lunar New Year. Hi Winmas, thanks for joining us. Winmas:Hi Josipa ...