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Lucky Money Envelope Template

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Celebrate the Ar t of China: Lucky Money Envelope

In Chinese and other Asian cultures, red envelopes are given during holiday gatherings for the Lunar

New Year as well as for birthdays, weddings, and graduations. The envelope’s red color symbolizes good

luck. Money and notes of good fortune are placed inside and then given to loved ones. Make your own

red envelope to give to a friend or family member.

1. Cut out the red form or template.

2. Fold along the dotted lines.

3. Glue tabs 1 and 2 to the panel marked "back."

4. On a separate piece of paper, write a nice fortune

and place it in your completed envelope.

5. Draw a piece of money and place it in your

completed envelope as a wish for good luck.

6. Try writing “good luck” using these

Chinese characters:

7. Give the envelope to someone very special!

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Lucky Money Envelope Template