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CHINESE NEW YEAR'S CUSTOM

"THE CHILDREN IN CHINA WILL RECEIVE RED ENVELOPES CONTAINING
MONEY FROM THEIR ELDERS. THIS CUSTOM IS BELIEVED TO BRING GOOD
LUCK TO THE GIVER AS WELL AS A RETURN ON THE AMOUNT GIVEN
PLUS AN INCREASE IN THE FUTURE."

James Callow Keyword(s): GIFT

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's
BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth
BELIEF -- Color
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 02-00-1984

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