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Hongbao, a red envelope with small amounts of money in, is a gift that is guaranteed to be warmly received, not just because of the cash, but also because of its        (tradition) symbolism and best wishes for the future. This is true throughout China, but      (especial) in the south where people regard receiving hongbao        an auspicious（吉祥的）beginning to the New Year.
Legend in the south has it that a devil used to appear to harm children and the elderly      loud noise would frighten        devil away, as did the color red.
Firecrackers took care of the noise and during Spring Festival couplets(对联) also helped keep him away. But firecrackers couldn't go off all day so childrenn and the elderly also got hongbao, red envelopes      (contain) money.
The tradition       (survive) millennia and giving hongbao to children and the elderly remains popular among Chinese people all over the world. It has also made its way into workplaces where bosses often give   (employ) hongbao and most recently, companies have adopted online marketing strategies        hongbao are distributed, hoping         companies and staff members have a good start.
Giving hongbao at the beginning of the Lunar New Year indicates best wishes for the future.