Lì xì is a long-standing tradition in Vietnam, where people give red envelopes with beautiful designs and lucky money inside during Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration. If you’re looking to make this tradition more exciting and the envelopes more special this year, why not look for some with funny or auspicious messages? Check out these nine beautifully designed and meaningful red envelope designs below.
See also: Unique and Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Tet.
Red Envelopes with Festive Poems
These red envelopes feature festive poems, wishing recipients prosperity and happiness in the new year. Although the messages are traditional, the designs and poems are creative and unique, making them stand out.
Messages like “An Khang Thịnh Vượng, Vạn Sự Như Ý” (“Prosperity and Happiness, May All Your Wishes Come True”), “Xuân Rộn Ràng, Tết Tràn Niềm Vui” (“Spring is Bustling, Tet is Full of Joy”), or the more modern “Tình Đầy Tim, Tiền Đầy Túi” (“Love Fills the Heart, Money Fills the Pocket”) are common and bring good luck and happiness to the recipient.
Traditional Vietnamese Tet Red Envelopes
These red envelopes showcase traditional Vietnamese Tet symbols, such as folk games, folk cakes, and lion dances, with simple yet meaningful messages like “Tết 3 Miền” (“Tet of 3 Regions”) and “Tết Dân Gian” (“Folk Tet”). They evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia for the recipient.
Catholic Red Envelopes
These red envelopes feature Catholic blessings and are perfect for those who follow the religion. They are unique, adorable, and sure to warm the hearts of the recipients.
With messages like “Chúa Ban Bình An” (“God Gives Peace”) and “Chúa Ban Phước Hạnh” (“God Gives Blessings”), these red envelopes are a lovely way to spread cheer and blessings during Tet.
Teen-Friendly Red Envelopes
For teenagers, you can opt for colorful red envelopes with cartoon characters that are more relatable to their age group.
Red Envelopes with Trendy Phrases
A fun way to make your red envelopes memorable is to include trendy and humorous phrases that are popular during Tet. For example, “Bao lì xì siêu to khổng lồ” (“Super-sized red envelope”), a reference to the famous YouTube channel Bà Tân Vlog, or “Cô là ai, cháu không biết. Cô lì xì cháu đi” (“Who are you, I don’t know. Give me a red envelope”), a phrase that went viral on social media.
Red Envelopes with Festive Song Lyrics
Classic Tet songs are an integral part of the holiday celebrations, and now you can find red envelopes with lyrics from these beloved songs. These envelopes are perfect for those who love traditional Tet and enjoy collecting vintage items.
Red Envelopes with Funny Messages and Images
Similar to the trendy phrase envelopes, these red envelopes feature funny messages and images. Depending on the year, you’ll find different creative designs featuring popular animals or characters.
Zodiac Sign Red Envelopes
These red envelopes are perfect for teenagers, especially girls, as they feature messages and symbols corresponding to each zodiac sign’s personality. Additionally, giving a red envelope based on someone’s zodiac sign shows that you’ve taken the time to understand their personality and preferences.
Historical Event Red Envelopes for Children
These red envelopes feature folk tales and traditional stories, combining creativity and meaning while honoring Vietnam’s traditions and history.
Tips for Maintaining a Budget Following the Lunar New Year
After a year of hard work, it’s time to reunite with family and friends and celebrate the joyous Tet holiday! But with all the festivities that come along with it, it might be easy to overspend your hard-earned money. To stay within your budget, here are some helpful tips on how to enjoy the season without breaking the bank!
Exploring the Flavors of Glutinous Rice in Chung and Tét Cakes
With just weeks until the end of the year, many Vietnamese are already busy preparing for the traditional New Year’s Eve celebration which includes making offerings of banh chung and banh tet cakes. But with so many varieties of sticky rice to choose from, which type of rice is the best to use for making these tasty cakes? Here, we look at the many scrumptious options of sticky rice for creating the perfect banh chung and banh tet cakes.
Learn How to Easily Give Lucky Money with Digital Wallets like Momo, ZaloPay, and Viettel Pay
This Lunar New Year, you can wish your loved ones happiness and luck from miles away with just a few taps on your device! With the convenience of electronic payment wallets such as Momo, Zalopay, and Viettel Pay, giving lucky money is easier than ever. Let us guide you on how to send lucky money in the era of 4.0!
Essential Foods to Have in the Fridge Before the Lunar New Year
As the Tet holiday approaches, Điện máy Xanh has some helpful tips on what to stock up on and store in the refrigerator in preparation for the festivities. With most of the markets and supermarkets closing for the holiday, it is essential to have the necessary food on hand. Read on to find out what to keep in your refrigerator!
8 Traditional Tet Books for Children
To foster children’s imagination and creativity, parents can explore 8 great books about traditional Tet holidays for children and encourage them to read.
