Who should receive red envelopes?
In Vietnamese and other East Asian cultures such as China, respecting the elderly is a value that descendants should cherish and maintain over the years. At the beginning of the year, when Tet comes and spring arrives, the children in the family often show their respect and admiration for their grandparents, parents by giving them red envelopes, hoping that everyone is always healthy and strong enough to thrive together.
In addition, red envelopes are also a gift that adults in the family give to the younger generation with the meaning of luck and blessings. Also, for older children, you can also give them some other gifts such as books, toys… instead of red envelopes to express care, blessings, and send love.
Give red envelopes of the same size and value
For Vietnamese families, especially those with many members, when giving red envelopes to children and grandchildren, adults should avoid using red envelopes of different sizes and values because it will make the children feel “discriminated against.”
First and foremost, we should understand that red envelopes are not just material gifts but also wishes for a peaceful year, smooth sailing in life from adults to children. Therefore, no matter what their value is, grandparents and parents should show that their children need their love based on justice and equality.
Therefore, giving everyone red envelopes of equal size and value will prevent children from comparing, envying each other, and will make them feel the boundless love that grandparents and parents have for them.
Do not fold the money in the red envelopes and do not seal them
One of the important “rules” when packing red envelopes is that the money should be placed flat, not folded or crumpled. The reason for this is that the belief of the ancients is that folding money in red envelopes means that luck in the new year will be somewhat reduced and not as smooth as expected.
In addition, you should also pay attention to sealing the red envelopes. Instead of sealing them, you should simply fold the red envelope flap to push them down, because if you seal them, it means that your money is “sealed,” and new money cannot enter your wallet in the new year, causing you to spend money.
Use new money and avoid old, damaged money
First and foremost, new bills will bring a sense of a new beginning and create an atmosphere of joy for Tet. Compared to old money, new bills symbolize a year of good luck, a fresh start full of positive energy and joy. Especially, using new money for red envelopes is also a way for grandparents, parents, or older people to show respect for the younger generation, symbolizing care and blessings for their descendants.
Information in this article is for reference and contemplation purposes
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