The red envelope money, or yasui qian (Lunar New Year money) in Chinese, is an ancient tradition dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). It is given to the children and family elders on ...

On Dec 4, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of ...

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 ...