Lucky Red Envelopes

Make a red envelope from paper and put a coin inside — talk about Chinese New Year traditions.

Category: World Knowledge · Duration: ~10 min

Materials

• red paper
• coin
• tape or glue

1. Fold a piece of red paper into a simple envelope (fold in half, tape the sides). 2. Let your little one put a coin inside. 3. Explain: "During Chinese New Year, families give red envelopes with money for good luck." 4. Talk about other traditions — lion dances, fireworks, cleaning the house, family dinners. 5. Make envelopes for each family member and "deliver" them together.