According to Chinese tradition, opening these red envelopes, or hong bao, before the new year officially ends on its 15th day – tempting as it may be – may ruin a perfect cycle of celebration ...

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival ... families visit one another and exchange Hong Bao, or red envelopes, containing money. While in the past, the gesture ...

It's little wonder Australians celebrate Chinese New Year with enthusiasm ... anger and happiness. Known as hong bao in Mandarin and lai see in Cantonese, little red envelopes are filled with ...

It is a long-standing Chinese tradition during the Lunar New Year to give out red packets, also known as lai see in Cantonese and hong bao in Mandarin. Usually handed out in pairs and containing ...