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Lucky money  - The spring festival (Chinese New Year) is the loveliest in China,  especially for some children or teenager is "lucky money". Lucky money means the old generation‘s love to the young and hope them can have a good luck in this new year. The lucky money which is the favour of young generation. Money is placed inside red envelopes or red packet as a monetary gift  given by the Senior / married people and represents luck and wealthy. Red means auspicious in Chinese society. The left side image is a collection of red packets for Chinese New Year.
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