ThingsAsianCelebrating Chinese New Year - Red Envelopes
by Tricia Morrissey, Dec 27, 2005 | Destinations: China / Beijing
Image © 2006 ThingsAsian
Children's pockets bulge with a windfall of shiny, red envelopes. Each envelope is a gift; the glossy, red paper and golden designs symbolize hope for happiness in the new year. Open them later to find coins?or maybe even crisp paper money?to spend as you like on new toys and sweet candy.
Introduction
A New Year's Legend
New Year's Traditions
Flowers & Plants
Eating Together
Lion Dance
Firecrackers
Fruit
Tray of Happiness
Red Envelopes
Parades
Lantern Festival
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Brush Painting
