Giving Hongbao (red packets or red envelopes) during the Chinese New Year is another tradition. A red packet is simply a red envelope with gift money in it, which symbolizes luck and wealth.
過春節(jié)的另一個傳統(tǒng)就是要給紅包，就是在一個紅色的小紅包里裝上錢，寓意為幸運和財富
Red is the lucky color and will bring good luck to the person receiving the present. Red packets are symbolically handed out to younger generations by their parents, grandparents, relatives, close neighbors and friends, and usually the lineal family gives Hongbao to the children on New Year's Eve. Money given in this way may not be refused and the pretty envelopes make the present seem more amiability and sincere.
紅色是幸運色，能給收到紅包的人帶來好運。紅包一般是父母給兒女，爺爺奶奶給孫兒孫女，或者親戚朋友給小孩子的，一般來說，都是除夕夜給的。
The money is also called ya sui qian, meaning "money for suppressing age", which is supposed to stop children from getting older. This comes from the belief that everyone becomes one year older on New Year's Day.
這筆錢也稱作是壓歲錢，希望孩子們永遠不要長大，因為大家都覺得一年一歲催人老。
Starting from the second day, people begin going out to visit friends and relatives, taking with them gifts and Hongbao for the children.
大年初一串親戚朋友，也要給孩子送禮物和紅包。
