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Gold Embossed "Wealthy" Character Chinese Lucky Money Envelopes / Lai See / Hongbao
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Gold Embossed "Wealthy" Character Chinese Lucky Money Envelopes / Lai See / Hongbao

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Description:

In China, during New Years little red envelopes are given out to friends and family. The envelopes are called "hongbao" in Mandarin or "laisee" in Cantonese; the Americanized name is Lucky Money. The tradition is meant to bring good luck to both the giver and the receiver. The envelopes are also used at special occasions such as weddings, graduations or birthdays. These unique envelopes have an embossed Chinese WEALTH characters with kumquat and plum designs on the envelope. Kumquats are symbols of gold coins or money, while plum blossoms represent longevity.

Features:

High quality paper with gold metallic embossing


6 envelopes in each set; size is 4.5" X 3"


Each laisee has the character for "wealth" and kumquat fruits, symbolizing money


Use for Chinese New Year, weddings and gift giving


Traditionally envelopes are used to give money or chocolate "gold Coins"


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