It is not too early to put red packets (or red envelopes as they are known in some places) for Chinese New Year at the counter. We did this Friday, at our main lottery counter. Given that the tradition has a lot to do with luck, it is worthwhile remembering that the preference for the value of what is inside the packet ends in an even number. A lottery syndicate ticket would be a good idea – printed on red paper and with a Chinese New Year theme.
also known as lucky money in some cultures.
li xi in vietnamese, and otoshidama in japanese.
it’s not often you see chinese new years cards, etc in a newsagency. so they are a welcome change.