Chinese New Year, known here in China as the Spring Festival (春节,
chūn jié), with many Chinese already returning to their hometowns this week to
celebrate with their families. One of the most interesting and well-known 春节
traditions is the 红包 (hóngbāo), literally "red envelope", a gift
of money (or occasionally other things) in
an often-ornate red envelope given to friends, family, or co-workers. See more
about chinese culture
online.
