A red envelope is a monetary gift given during holidays or for special occasions such as weddings, graduations, or the birth of a baby in East and Southeast Asian cultures. Although Chinese traditions popularized the red envelope, other cultures share similar traditional customs.
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Red envelopes are a significant feature of Vietnamese culture. (Photo / Retrieved from Pexels)
Red envelopes are a significant feature of Vietnamese culture that are gifted to children during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and are considered fortunate money.
They are usually offered by elders and adults, with the younger generation exchanging a welcome or an offer of health and longevity. “lì xì” is a common name for lucky money.
Not only do adults give children lucky money, but children can also gift red envelopes to the elderly to express their filial piety and best wishes. This custom embodies the mutual care in the family and thus has been passed down through the generations.
