Lucky money is an important factor in China traditional culture. Generally, it is a red envelope given by elders and relatives during the Chinese New Year to wish children grow up. In Chinese, "lucky money" refers to lucky money for children. In English, it can be expressed as "lucky money" or "lucky money".

As we all know, China New Year is an important festival. It begins at the annual vernal equinox and lasts 15 days. During the period, that is, from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival in 15 days, every family will get together to celebrate, and the bustling atmosphere is refreshing.

In the traditional customs of China, most families will prepare some small gifts and a certain amount of lucky money for their children as New Year gifts to show their blessing and love for their children. In foreign countries, the tradition of putting New Year gifts in red bags is called "lucky money", in which the word "lucky" reflects people's desire for their children to get good luck, health and happiness.

Besides during the New Year in China, the concept of lucky money also exists in many other cultures and has various names. For example, there is a custom called "Otoshidama" in Japan and "? (Sulwon don) ",the Vietnamese said," M? ng Tu？ I (Muntoi).

Generally speaking, "lucky money" may not be very common in English, but for those who like to learn different cultures, it is beneficial to master the traditions and cultural backgrounds of various countries. At the same time, this concept can help us know more about China's traditions, and gradually spread to all parts of the country to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.

Lucky money, also called precious money ("precious" is unlucky. The ancients used this custom to show that nothing unlucky should happen in the coming year. After dinner in 2008, the elders should distribute the lucky money prepared in advance to the younger generation. It is said that lucky money can kill evil spirits, and the younger generation can spend a year safely with it.

Lucky money has the meaning of exorcising evil spirits and keeping peace in folk culture. The original intention of lucky money is to suppress evil and drive away evil. Because people think that children are easy to be invisible, they use lucky money to suppress evil spirits. On the morning of the first day of the first month, the younger generation will pay New Year greetings to the elders, and the elders will give them lucky money.

Usually on New Year's Eve, mothers put lucky money sealed with red paper under their children's pillows. When giving lucky money, the mother will say something similar to wishing the children a safe and healthy growth. Giving children lucky money originated from an old legend.