Taboos in gift-giving(7)

A boy shows the red envelopes he received during the Spring Festival. Photo by Lyu Jianshe / for China Daily

7. Cash is the best gift of all, especially during Spring Festival

If you are not sure what to give to your friends or relatives during the upcoming Spring Festival, a "red envelop" can be a universal gift. Red envelops are red paper packets packed with money. You can give your friends or relatives' children red envelops as a way to express your greetings. As in Chinese custom, during the Chinese New Year, seniors will give children red envelops with lucky money inside to express their love.