Vocabulary Building: Learn and practice new vocabulary related to the Chinese New Year. Some key words include: Red Envelope (红包): A gift of money in a red envelope, symbolizing good luck and fortune.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s no secret how Jade Wu earned the nickname the “red-envelope art master.” When you see the former longtime San Francisco political aide’s elaborate creations, handcrafted almost ...

these paper envelopes are accompanied by greetings such as kung hei fat choi (in Cantonese) or gong1 xi3 fa1 cai2 (in Mandarin) to give everyone an auspicious start to the new year. The red colour ...