What are the rules for issuing red envelopes in the New Year?

The rule of giving red envelopes during the Chinese New Year

Traditional red envelopes, also called lucky money, are money wrapped in red paper by elders for their children during the Lunar New Year. It is said that during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, most lucky money was given to children with red ropes. Let's learn about the rules of New Year's red envelopes.

The rule of giving red envelopes during the Chinese New Year

First, don't pack too many red envelopes.

The amount of red envelopes should not be too large. In this era of giving and receiving gifts, too thick red envelopes will increase the pressure on the recipients to return gifts.

Second, the amount of red envelopes should not be too small.

After all, we are people who earn money by working, so don't be stingy with generosity. Too few red envelopes will be suspected!

Third, don't be singular about red envelopes.

All Spring Festival greetings should be auspicious. The so-called yes-men, try to end with numbers like 6 and 8, which will be more attractive!

Fourth, don't use crumpled money, use new coins.

Wrinkled money seems to affect the appearance and is not suitable for new year's red envelopes. Brother, go to the bank to get new money, preferably with a serial number.

5. Never open the red envelope in person.

It is very impolite to open a red envelope and count money in front of others. In some places, it is even considered unlucky. Let's go home and count!

Sixth, the amount of red envelopes should not be too different.

Red envelopes should also be soaked in rain and dew. Don't be too different, or the neighbors will say it badly!

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Seven, the amount of red envelopes shall not exceed the leadership.

I believe everyone understands this truth. Why, there are more red envelopes than leaders. Do you still want to have a good New Year?

Remember to give red envelopes to boyfriends and girlfriends.

Don't forget the other half when wrapping red envelopes, how about dog abuse during the New Year? What else would a friend send?

Nine, red envelopes are more appropriate.

Sending red envelopes to the leading elders in the WeChat group in the New Year can mobilize the atmosphere well and establish their own generous image. It is recommended not to send a red envelope alone, even if it is sent, don't let people know!

X. Please directly transfer the single WeChat red envelope.

Don't transfer money! Please use a red envelope. When transferring money, you can directly see the numbers, which is different from letting people open red envelopes in front of you!

The rule of giving red envelopes during the Chinese New Year

First, what is the emphasis on lucky money?

1. Red envelopes for parents or elders should be increased year by year.

Because the red envelope for the elderly means "adding money to the elderly", the amount is getting better every year. Of course, this is only symbolic. I wish the elderly a long life. The actual situation depends on one's economic ability.

2. The amount of red envelopes given to the younger generation should be the same.

Giving young red envelopes means "lucky money", and the number of red envelopes is not determined by age. Have a tacit understanding to avoid unpleasant feelings between relatives, and at the same time, the number of red envelopes should not exceed the number given to elders, otherwise it is impolite.

3, the number of red envelopes should be even, for good luck.

Because the word "singular" is regarded as lonely in China, funerals usually include the singular. Sometimes, in order to please people, we will use the numbers of "2", 6 "66 Dashun" and 8 "Fafafa" to represent happiness. Only "4" can be avoided, which is similar to the homonym "death", so it is not needed. In addition, you can't send empty red envelopes, because it is empty, disrespectful and unlucky.

4. Try to use new banknotes instead of expired or used red envelopes.

Auspicious red envelopes, in addition to blessing, are also sharing good luck. The use of new banknotes also means a new beginning. People who receive it will also feel very happy. Used red envelopes indicate good luck and have been used up. So don't use expired red envelopes, or red envelopes with last year's zodiac pattern.

The red envelope bag is not sealed, but it means "for a long time" after opening.

5. Don't seal a red envelope.

Many people don't understand the meaning. In fact, the red envelope is not sealed, but it just means "long". Remember to fold it down. Ordinary people often mistakenly think that money is not for nothing and seal red envelopes by mistake.

6. Don't accept red envelopes in one hand.

When you receive a red envelope, try to accept it with both hands and send a congratulatory message. This not only shows your respect for each other, but also prevents the red envelope from falling and avoids the embarrassing situation.

7. Due to different cultural customs, many people will open gifts on the spot when they receive them.

However, it is impolite to open or check the amount of red envelopes in front of elders.

8. When wrapping a red envelope, don't fold the money inside.

In this way, the fortune will not be damaged and good luck will come.

9. The money in the red envelope bag can be put under the pillow 15 days, and then used after the Lantern Festival.

Because it means long-term hope.

Second, the meaning of the red envelope number

1. Love red envelope

5.20,520-I love you.

20.13,2013-Love you all your life.

52.40,5240-I love you so much.

2.40,24.00-I love you so much.

24.06,2406-I love you so much.

5.30, 53.00, 530- I miss you.

3.4,34-acacia

34.56,3456-Acacia is useless

80.50,8050-hug you and kiss you

2. Good red envelopes

Try to please the Heat, preferably in pairs, but skip the number 4. Numbers 2, 5, 6 and 8 are the most popular.

Such as:168-100+50+10+5+2+1=168. That is, 168 gift package 100 yuan, 50 yuan, 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan, 1 yuan notes. It means all the way.

188 —— "100+50+20+/kloc-0+5+2+1=188", that is, "65438" plus "1" It means the beginning.

Third, the legendary story of lucky money

In ancient times, there was a little demon named Chong. On New Year's Eve, he came out and touched the head of a sleeping child. The child often cried with fear, and then he had a headache and became a fool. Therefore, on this day, every family will turn on the lights and stay up late, which is called "keeping special".

There was a couple who had a son in their later years and regarded him as their favorite. On New Year's Eve, they were afraid that "worship" would harm their children, so they took out eight copper coins to play with them. When the child fell asleep playing, they wrapped eight copper coins in red paper and put them under the child's pillow. The couple dare not sleep. In the middle of the night, an evil wind blew the door open and blew out the lights. As soon as Chong reached out to touch the child's head, the pillow flashed all over the floor, scaring Chong away. The next day, the couple told everyone about wrapping eight copper coins in red paper to scare them away. After that, everyone learned, and the children were safe.

It turns out that these eight copper coins were exchanged by the Eight Immortals to secretly protect the children. Because "pilgrimage" and "old" are homophonic, it gradually evolved into "lucky money" In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was called lucky money. What elders give their children is also called lucky money. "So some places call giving children lucky money' string money'. In modern times, it has evolved into a kind of red paper wrapped in 100 copper coins, which is given to the younger generation, meaning "long life". "For an adult mistress, put a silver dollar in a red paper bag, which means" one book is profitable ". After the currency is changed to paper money, the elders like to go to the bank to change their children into new paper money with face numbers, wishing them "promotion step by step".

Another way of saying it is

It is said that in history, on New Year's Eve, families with young children used plates, boxes and other utensils to hold fruits and food and gave them to each other. This is the "old board". Later, the "lucky money" replaced the "year-old plate", which is the current payment method of lucky money.

In the Qing Dynasty, lucky money brought elements of exorcism and blessing. The book "Lucky Money at the Age of Yanjing" records: "Putting money on the foot of the bed with colored ropes is called lucky money, and elders also call it lucky money for their children." This refers to square hole copper coins. Since paper money replaced metal to make money, it has been wrapped in red paper to show good luck. In the Qing Dynasty, someone once wrote a poem describing the joy of children getting lucky money: "One hundred dollars grew on the colored line and was collected from the corner pillow to discuss the price of firecrackers, which made Joule busy all night."

New year greeting etiquette

1, say hello

One year old: Most babies under one year old can't speak, so teach children to say hello in a non-verbal way in advance. For example, bow with fists and see friends and relatives smile and say hello.

Over two years old: Children over two years old should be able to say such auspicious words as "Congratulations on getting rich", "Happy New Year" and "Peace through the years". Parents should understand that the pronunciation may not be completely correct, and they may not be able to say these four words completely.

Learn to address:

China is a country of etiquette. It is easy to address ordinary relatives such as grandpa, grandma, uncle and aunt, but for uncles and aunts of unusual parents, our address is lower than that of mom and dad, such as:

Dad's: brother, brother, sister, sister, uncle, aunt, aunt, uncle. ...

We call them uncles, uncles, aunts, aunts, uncles, aunts, uncles. ...

Mother's: brother, brother, sister, sister, uncle, aunt, aunt, uncle. ...

We call them uncles, aunts, uncles, aunts, aunts, uncles. ...

If parents call them grandparents, we call them "great grandparents", such as father's great uncle, and children are called "great uncle" ...

2. How to collect red envelopes

Under two years old: children under two years old will not know what a red envelope is. Just tell him to say thank you when someone gives it to him, and then put it in his pocket or give it to his mother to let him know the steps. You can practice these steps more before.

More than two years old: children over two years old begin to know that the money in the red envelope is their own and can buy things. A 23-year-old child has some endurance. Tell them not to open red envelopes in advance, otherwise there will be rewards, otherwise there will be punishment, and a bag will be prepared for them to pay New Year greetings.

3. Don't be a table bully

In fact, table manners are the best test for parents to educate their children. Therefore, before the Spring Festival, parents have to discipline their children a little "properly" to avoid embarrassment.

When someone visits or visits other people's homes, parents can remind their children:

1。 You should wait for everyone to arrive, especially after the host takes a seat and announces the start of the party.

2。 Sit down and have a good meal. Don't run around, don't climb the table, and don't eat while playing.

3。 Don't wave chopsticks, spoons or knives and forks at the dining table.

4。 After taking a seat, don't pick dishes repeatedly, but be careful not to splash them on your own or others' clothes.

It should be emphasized that when a child says that he is full, parents should stop persuading him to eat and help him refuse the suggestions of other relatives and friends. This is respect for children's own feelings.

4. How to accept candy

Under three years old: relatives and friends will always treat their children to candy, and they will feel sorry if they don't. But children under the age of three may not understand the dangers of eating too much candy, so as long as adults control themselves.

Over three years old: Make rules in advance about how many sweets you can bring when you go out as a guest. If you do, you will be rewarded, otherwise you will have to bear the consequences and deprive him of what he likes to do, but you should also explain why in advance so that the child will be convinced.

5. How not to be afraid to go out and be a guest?

Although children of this age are eager for the world outside the family, they are a little timid after all, and they need something familiar to support them when they go out. So when you go out, don't forget to bring some foods that children are used to eating. In addition, if a child wants to bring one or two beloved toys before going out, parents should respect his wishes.

Matters needing attention in New Year greeting etiquette

1. Make an appointment before New Year's greetings: Make an appointment in advance before New Year's greetings, and don't "crash" with other New Year's greetings guests of the host or because the host also goes out to pay New Year's greetings.

The empty trip also gives the owner a time to prepare in advance. It's best to give the host a choice when making an appointment. Don't set the time unilaterally. It is better for both parties to be convenient when making an appointment.

2. Timing of New Year greetings: Generally speaking, people should choose the morning when greeting their elders, and don't get up too early during festivals, because people usually get up very late during festivals. If you visit your home too early, you will often catch your host off guard. If the New Year greeting is hosted by a New Year greeting person, the time of the New Year greeting can be determined according to the time of the dinner. Arrive early, don't wait until dinner time. Time should be reserved for greeting and chatting.

3. New Year gift preparation: Choose the right gift according to the main target of New Year. If you are very clear about the object of New Year greetings, you can choose the gift that the other person likes, which is also a good choice. If you don't know much, you can choose flowers, fruits and food ... you can't go wrong. Alcohol and tobacco should be determined according to the object. For example, it's meaningless to send grandma cigarettes and wine she doesn't need to pay a New Year call. If the host has children at home, he can also choose the gifts that the children like appropriately.

4, New Year's clothing: New Year's new atmosphere, visit relatives and friends, pay attention to your own clothing, holiday clothing is mainly urban leisure, fashion, do not wear too much exercise, do not wear too formal evening dress. If the clothes are dark or depressing, you can add some trinkets to add festive atmosphere. The colors of a family's clothes should be coordinated as much as possible to increase the warmth of the family.

5, hospitality etiquette: when entering the door, you should change shoes according to the environmental requirements of relatives and friends; Say hello to relatives and friends one by one (you can know the family members and their names in advance); Give gifts politely; Visit relatives and friends, take the living room as the main activity place, and do not take the initiative to visit each room without the owner's permission; When visiting relatives and friends, we should focus on the living habits of the host family, not as casual as our own. The main content of chatting with the host is to say hello, greet and enhance mutual feelings.

6. Control of New Year greetings: If there is no dinner, it is generally appropriate to control it to 1 hour in half an hour. If there is a meal, you can arrive before the meal 1 hour and leave after the meal 1 hour. There is no fixed time limit, you can choose according to your relationship with New Year's greetings, so as not to increase the reception burden of New Year's greetings.

7. Table manners: When attending the host's New Year reception banquet, give priority to the elderly and humbly give up the title to the elderly. The main seat in a hotel is usually the farthest from the door, or the main seat with its back to the podium. At home, it is mainly facing the kitchen door, and the position of the main seat can also be seen because of the furnishings at home, with the left as the largest. The dining table culture in China is a platform for communication. Don't eat without talking, but don't talk too much. Don't mix the dishes and don't persuade the wine. Pay attention to the dishes in the Spring Festival for more than a year. Don't eat all the dishes on the table.

8. Chatting essentials during New Year's greetings: In the new year, we should pay more praise to the old people's looks and health, give them more opportunities to speak, pay more attention to the career, health and family relations of young and middle-aged people, pay more attention to children's intelligence, study, courtesy and understanding, and talk more about happy things and less about complaints. They should all be "good words for the New Year, good luck between the lines". Focus on talking about each other, don't turn it into your own performance or lecture hall, stop joking and mocking, and master the degree. If you are unfamiliar with the host's family, don't ignore it. Say hello.

The meaning of the Spring Festival

People say that where there is sea water, there are Chinese sons and daughters, and where there are Chinese sons and daughters, there is the Spring Festival. Look at the land of China and the world. During the Spring Festival, fireworks are blooming, dragons are dancing and laughter is rippling. The Spring Festival is lively in China, and it is also going to the world. The Spring Festival is not only the Spring Festival of China people, but also the Spring Festival of the world. First of all, the Spring Festival is a festival for relatives and families. People, especially China people, attach the most importance to family and affection. There is an old saying in China: "No stranger eats jiaozi on New Year's Eve", which means that people who are busy all the year round and wandering around will usually go home during the Spring Festival. Two generations of father and son, three generations of grandparents and even four generations under one roof, toast and bow, father and son are filial, mother and son are virtuous, and people enjoy the warmth of the world with firecrackers, gongs and drums and laughter. This warmth has nothing to do with money, power and snobbery, but a feeling of affection and family happiness. At the same time, the Spring Festival is also a festival to deepen people's feelings, communicate people's relations and unite. Not only among relatives, but also among strangers, including some people who are alienated and contradictory, they will be polite, smiling and tolerant when they meet during the Spring Festival. A little understanding and care, a "Congratulations on getting rich" and a "Happy New Year", everyone is happy. In short, the Spring Festival is a grand festival for people to live in harmony with the land and enjoy themselves. The Spring Festival is a festival that pays attention to traditional culture.

Celebrating the Spring Festival is a review and encouragement of peace, friendship and affection, and a blessing and prayer for a better life in the future. Spring Festival culture is a long-standing China culture and oriental culture, which is deeply loved by people and deeply rooted in people's hearts. Nowadays, the Spring Festival is deeply rooted not only in China, but also in the hearts of foreigners. China people value family and affection as much as foreigners. In some countries and regions with China people, foreigners also spend the Spring Festival with China people. In addition to tens of millions of overseas Chinese and students, there are more China people going abroad and more foreigners coming to China. The entry and exit of people will inevitably promote the entry and exit of culture. There are "western learning spreading to the east" and "eastern learning spreading to the west" You have me and I have you. East and west absorb the essence of culture and learn from each other. All healthy and civilized things are welcomed by the world. Cultural exchange makes the world more civilized and life more colorful. The charm of the Spring Festival is the charm of China, the charm of the East and the charm of world civilization. The Spring Festival in China is a contribution to world civilization and a gift to all mankind.

Why do you give out red envelopes during the Spring Festival?

In Jiaxing, there is a family named Guan, and the husband and wife have a son in their later years, which is regarded as the apple of their eye. On New Year's Eve, I forced them to play for fear that they would harm the children. The child wrapped eight copper coins in red paper, opened them, opened them again, and played until he fell asleep. Eight wrapped copper coins are placed on the pillow. The couple didn't dare to close their eyes and stayed with their children all night. In the middle of the night, a strong wind blew the door open and blew out the lights. When the little black boy touched the child's head with his bare hands, a light broke into the child's pillow. Chong hurriedly withdrew his hand and ran away screaming. Mr. and Mrs. Guan told everyone that wrapping eight copper coins in red paper was to scare away those special people. Everyone is studying. After New Year's Eve, wrap eight coppers in red paper and give them to the children to put on pillows. Sure enough, I never dare to hurt children again.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, most lucky money was given to children with red ropes. After the Republic of China, it evolved into wrapping 100 copper coins in red paper, which means "long life" and giving lucky money to adult generations. Red paper is wrapped in an ocean, symbolizing "abundant financial resources" and "millions of profits".

There is a reason for giving "red envelopes", which is the custom of Chinese New Year. China people like red because it symbolizes vitality, happiness and good luck.

Giving red envelopes to underage children (according to the concept of China, married people are considered adults) means bringing them wishes and good luck. The money in a red envelope is just to make children happy. Its main meaning is in red paper, because it symbolizes good luck. Therefore, it is impolite to open red envelopes in front of the elders who issued them.

When visiting the New Year during the Spring Festival, the elders should distribute the lucky money prepared in advance to the younger generation. It is said that lucky money can kill evil spirits, because "old" and "expensive" are homophonic, and the younger generation can spend a year safely with lucky money. There are two kinds of lucky money, one is to put colored rope in the shape of Jackie Chan at the foot of the bed, which was recorded in Yanjing year; The other is the most common, that is, parents wrap the money distributed to their children in red paper. Lucky money can be given in public after the younger generation pays New Year's greetings, or it can be put under the child's pillow by parents when the child is asleep on New Year's Eve.

Folks believe that giving children lucky money, when evil spirits or "Nian" hurt children, children can use the money to bribe them and turn evil into good luck. A Qing Wu Manyun's poem "Lucky Money" said: "One hundred dollars is long in the colored line, and then it is taken from the pillow. On the price of firecrackers, Joule has been busy all night." From this point of view, lucky money is tied in children's hearts, and children's lucky money is mainly used to buy firecrackers, toys and candy and other things needed for holidays.