Hongbao, a red envelope with small amounts of money in, is a gift that is guaranteed to b

Hongbao, a red envelope with small amounts of money in, is a gift that is guaranteed to be   61    (warm) received, not just because of the cash, but also because of its   62   (tradition) symbolism and best wishes for the future. This is true throughout China, especially  in the south   63   people view receiving hongbao   64   an auspicious(吉祥的) beginning of the New Year.

Legend in the south goes that a devil(恶魔) used to appear to harm children and the elderly   65   loud noise would frighten the devil away, as did   66­­_   color red.

 Fireworks took care of the noise and during the Spring Festival couplets(对联) also helped keep the devil away. But fireworks couldn’t go off all day so children and the elderly also got hongbao, red envelopes    67_   (contain) money. The tradition   68    (survive) for thousands of years and giving hongbao to children and the elderly remains popular among Chinese people all over the world. It has also made its way into workplace where bosses often give   69  (employ) hongbao and most recently, companies have adopted online marketing strategies where haongbao are distributed, hoping ___70__   companies and staff members have a good start.

Giving hongbao at the beginning of the Lunar New Year indicates best wishes for the future.

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