The Meaning Of The New Year’s Red Envelope Custom

Vietnamese people often give lucky money to each other to give good wishes on the occasion of the Lunar New Year. So when has this custom been around? The origin of the new year lucky money New year lucky money has existed for a long time, the origin of this custom is also woven into many stories. There is a story that in the past, in Dong Hai, there were many demons that often harmed the nature, but on normal days they were always guarded by the deities on earth. However, every year the gods must go to heaven at New Year's Eve. At this time, the demon acts of harassing children who are sleeping, causing children to startle and cry and have a fever, so parents often dare not sleep to keep their children up

. They turned into coins lying beside the children, their parents wrapped these coins in a red cloth to ward off the demons. This miracle quickly spread throughout the human world, so when Tet comes, people put money in red bags for children, to make children grow and be healthier, thereby becoming the custom of lucky money. There is a story that red packets are transformed from the custom of "imposing sacrifices of money" - coins strung with red thread, tied in the shape of a dragon or sword in a bed or crib with the purpose of fighting evil spirits, protecting sleep for children Over time, people put money in red paper bags to give to each other on the occasion of the new year with the meaning of wishing each other prosperous, healthy and peaceful.



The lucky money has since become an indispensable custom in the first days of the new year. No matter how many "different versions" there are, the custom of giving lucky money at the beginning of the year is always associated with the desire for abundant health for loved ones. become an indispensable custom in Tet holidays. Celebrating the age is not limited to the 1st day but can also extend to the 2nd, 3rd until 10th. During these Tet holidays, perhaps, what the kids are always waiting for and most eagerly for is. An adult gifted a red red envelope, inside which contained beautiful red and green coins, making them happier and happier than ever. The red envelope has many deep and good meanings The envelope is a symbol of privacy, no more than losing, to avoid leading to unnecessary friction.



The red color of the red envelope represents the desired color, sand wall, prosperity throughout the year. In addition, it is also considered the color of hope and luck. The recipient of the lucky money always believes that these envelopes will bring happiness and fortune throughout the year. Every morning of the 1st, after getting up early and wearing beautiful clothes, adults and children come out one after another. Happy New Year, wish longevity and give lucky money to grandparents and parents. After that, the adults will give the children red packets containing money along with wishes for happiness and all the best that will come to their loved ones for a year. , lucky money is also given to relatives, neighbors and acquaintances instead of greetings, good health and wish for a peaceful new year, prosperity. many are considered spiritual gifts on the occasion of the new year, and have the meaning of symbolizing a good and prosperous new year.



The meaning of a red envelope is not in the quantity, but in the message it wants to convey to the recipient. The New Year celebrations have been passed down from year to year and until until now still preserved. Even though time goes by, the yearning for receiving red packets on the first day of the year remains unchanged, especially for the children. expressing hope and affection for a warm, peaceful new year and having lots of luck. The way to welcome this Tet and the Vietnamese New Year has changed more or less, but lucky money is still a beautiful and indispensable culture in Vietnamese traditional Tet..

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