The Meaning of Red Packet

"Red Packet" or "Laisee" is a good old Chinese tradition where small gifts such as money is given during holidays and special ocassions. The red packet which often has a gold chinese luck symbol imprinted on it symbolises good luck, health and good fortune, due to the fact that the colours red and gold are considered to be a lucky. It is also believed be good luck to keep some money in it, close at hand in order to be blessed by it's good fortune.

 

Each purchase from MyRedPacket.co.uk will receive a traditional red packet- keep it in your wallet, purse, use it as a bookmark, or put a coin in it and give it to someone special.

 

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