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As an important part of traditional Chinese festival customs, the New Year's money must be the most anticipated part of the children's and friends.
However, don't patronize the collection of pressure New Year's money and red envelopes, what is the importance of issuing pressure New Year's money, at what age do you not need to receive red envelopes?
The custom of issuing New Year's money can be traced back to thousands of years of Chinese history, and in the beginning, it was also called "pressure money" and "pressure money", which was believed to ward off evil spirits and avoid harm in the past, and was used to bless the safety and health of children.
In ancient times, people often wrapped a string of copper coins woven with red rope or some dried fruits and sugar, which mainly came from an ancient legend.
It is said that in the past, there was a strange-looking monster, his whole body was black, only the palm was white, and every Chinese New Year's Eve it came out to plague children, and this demon slipped to the bed after the child fell asleep and covered the child's forehead.
The child who has been touched on the forehead by a youkai will have a fever the next day and become a fool, so every family is afraid of this kind of monster.
However, by chance, it was discovered that if there was a string of copper coins next to the bed, then the monster would be scared away by the copper coins in an instant.
People learned about the role of copper money strings, and over time, a tradition of giving copper money to children on Chinese New Year's Eve gradually evolved, and over time, this tradition gradually evolved into children receiving red envelopes from their elders during the Spring Festival.
In addition to the significance of historical tradition, the New Year's money still plays an important role in contemporary society, and the amount of the New Year's money is no longer just a coin, but has become an expression of care for the younger generation.
Today, every child can receive a red envelope on Chinese New Year's Eve, but is it true that only children can receive red envelopes? Is there a clear rule on how old you can't take red envelopes?
Traditionally, New Year's money is given until adulthood, that is, at the age of 18 or at the end of college graduation.
At this age, children are still in the stage of growth and development, and giving New Year's money can not only be used as an encouragement for parents to study hard, but also to express expectations and blessings for the progress of the new year.
However, in many families in China, children often do not have the right to control the New Year's money, and many parents will save the money when they give their children New Year's money, and then take it out when the child is an adult or needs money, as an additional living expenses or tuition fees.
Can children still get New Year's money when they become adults?
Some people feel that adult children should not continue to receive New Year's money. They believe that adult children should be independent and develop good habits of self-reliance, and should no longer follow the practice of accepting red envelopes as children.
Moreover, financial independence is also one of the qualities that adult children should have, and accepting New Year's money may continue to rely on elders.
However, with the increasing attention and respect for personal growth in society, more and more parents have begun to think that the age of giving New Year's money should be appropriately extended.
For adults or young people who have worked to earn money, New Year's money is no longer just the meaning of money, but more of an emotional symbol representing the blessings and love of family members.
Therefore, some parents will choose to extend the period of giving New Year's money, for example, there is a saying that as long as you have not married and started a family, you can always receive New Year's money.
In addition, on important occasions such as children's marriage, childbirth, and buying a house, a sum of New Year's money can also be appropriately given to express blessings for the child's growth and life.
In general, the question of how old it is appropriate to give is not a set answer and varies from person to person.
Every family has its own sayings and habits, only need to be considered according to the actual situation and the actual needs of the child, after all, growth and care are regardless of age, the key is that parents can express their sincere care and blessings for their children with their hearts.
So this will also appear another phenomenon, because many young people are still giving New Year's money after work, and the younger generations themselves will feel embarrassed, so a "reverse New Year's money" saying has become popular.
Corresponding to the traditional custom of pressing New Year's money to the younger generation, the reverse New Year's money is an act of the younger generation taking the initiative to offer their hearts to the elders.
It is not only a monetary return, but also a symbol of family affection and filial piety. Express respect and gratitude to your elders. In other words, the reverse pressure on New Year's money is also a manifestation of the progress of filial piety and values of young people today.
It also highlights the new atmosphere in family relationships. In the traditional concept, the care and care of the elders for the younger ones is taken for granted, and the reverse pressure is a way to reverse this relationship.
The younger generation takes the initiative to give the elders New Year's money, which can not only enhance the relationship between family members, but also establish an equal and respectful family relationship model.
The rise of this new fashion is not to bring different generations closer together and promote more harmonious relationships between family members.
Of course, there is another question when it comes to making New Year's money, that is, how much is the right New Year's wallet?
In order to seek good luck, some people often like the numbers "666" and "888", and also like the cash that has just been withdrawn from the bank with serial numbers.
However, the amount of New Year's money should first take into account the actual financial situation of the family. When parents or elders decide how much money to give their children, the family's financial situation is the primary consideration.
In the current economic environment, the income and expenditure of families are different, many families are obviously not rich, but they are "coerced" by other families to give a lot, and follow the crowd, stubbornly support the face to give the same amount, in fact, this is a kind of blind "comparison" because of social opinion or other people's words.
For example, on Chinese New Year's Eve, everyone will return to their rural hometown, and after eating Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, grandparents will give red envelopes to their grandchildren, and there are so many children in a family, if the old people have to come up with a large amount of money because of comparison, this will undoubtedly increase the heavy burden on these old people.
Another example is those families with very low wages, the New Year's money is always collected and repaid, and if you receive the red envelope given by this relative, you basically have to return the same amount to the children.
The reason for this, first of all, we need to deeply understand the root cause of the phenomenon of New Year's money comparison, one is the increase in social competitive pressure, which can not be ignored, the development of society makes people face increasing competitive pressure, and parents often use the amount of New Year's money to show their economic strength, which exacerbates the phenomenon of comparison.
The second is the change of consumption concept, some families no longer regard New Year's money as a blessing for the New Year, but more as a means for children to obtain material enjoyment.
In many provinces, the average amount of New Year's money is even as high as five or six thousand, is it really a good thing to put such a large amount of money in the hands of children?
In fact, the New Year's money is for the children, and the children don't care about the amount of the New Year's money, all they care about is the joy when they receive the red envelope.
New Year's money should focus on meaning rather than amount. No matter how much you give, it will eventually evolve into a meaningless comparison movement due to environmental trends, and eventually the custom of giving out New Year's money will become more and more deformed.
Giving red envelopes should also be based on the child's growth needs. When determining the amount of New Year's money, parents or elders should consider the actual needs and growth of their children.
The amount of New Year's money can be reasonably determined according to the child's age, learning situation and living needs, which can not only meet the actual needs of the child, but also educate the child with the correct concept of financial management and cultivate the child's financial management ability.
In fact, no matter what the amount of New Year's money, we should pay attention to the blessings and greetings represented by the New Year's money on the basis of traditional culture, which is the true meaning of the New Year's money.
Parents should set an example, establish a correct concept of consumption, and warn their children that the meaning of New Year's money lies in blessings and traditions, and should not be a tool for judging value and comparison.
Schools and society should also strengthen relevant education, cultivate children's correct consumption concepts and values, and guide them to pay more attention to gratitude and reward, rather than comparing luxury.
Let the children gradually understand that this is not only material support, but also a symbol of love and warmth, which will make the inheritance of New Year's money more meaningful.
With the development of the times, the traditional custom of pressing the New Year's money is also constantly evolving. Some families have also begun to pay attention to innovative forms of New Year's money, and some families simply do not issue New Year's money, and give each other some books, toys and other gifts to replace money, or through electronic red envelopes, bank savings cards, etc., to adapt to the changes of the times.
In general, as a part of traditional Chinese culture, whether it is its historical significance or contemporary development, it carries the emotional inheritance and cultural continuity of the family.
In this fast-paced society, the connection between families has become more and more important, and the gift of New Year's money has become a way for families to convey emotions between families.
In short, the inheritance of the custom of pressing the New Year's money is of great significance, it not only conveys people's good wishes for the new year, closes the family relationship, but also helps to inherit the fine traditions and values of the Chinese nation, and also plays a certain role in motivating the younger generation. It has a positive impact on the family and society.
Resources:
Qinzhou Rong Media - How old is it appropriate to give New Year's money? It is recommended not to exceed this age
Xinhua News Agency's new media -- a must-see before it is launched! How much money to give for the New Year, when to give it, and who is in charge?
Xining Evening News -- How to send the New Year's money, how much, and to whom?
Huashang.com - How much is the appropriate amount of money for the New Year, and how old should the child not be given?