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What's the significance of wrapping red envelopes in the Spring Festival?

I think the most important thing is to avoid embarrassment. If others give you more and you give others less, it will be really embarrassing. Secondly, red envelopes are given by the elders to the younger generation, which is called lucky money. Therefore, young people should never think that wrapping red envelopes is a very decent thing, and it is extremely impolite to wrap red envelopes for grandparents when they work to earn money.

There are many customs in our country, including red envelopes, the amount of which is usually even. This is because the older generation thinks odd red envelopes are unlucky, especially the homophonic number "4". The best way to pack red envelopes is to pack them according to the numbers six and eight, so that the people who receive them will feel happy. After all, we are giving money to others. Why not let people accept it happily?

In addition to giving blessings, red envelopes also symbolize sharing good luck. Never give someone a used red envelope, it will show that good luck has passed or run out. Remember not to bring used red envelopes, such as those printed with last year's or last year's zodiac. In addition to your red envelope being unpopular and embarrassing, it will also make people think that you are poor and stingy. The banknotes wrapped in red envelopes had better be new, meaning new hope for the New Year. It's all brand new.

During the Spring Festival, if you give red envelopes to the younger generation, the money must be equal. During the Chinese New Year, children like to receive red envelopes best. However, if the number of red envelopes is different, there will be a comparison mentality and even hidden dangers of family conflicts. Therefore, the money given to the younger generation should be as equal as possible, and the red envelope should also pay attention to the same amount. Avoid conflicts due to different amounts.