Daily Picture Grade 4 - Day 89

Last day of school before Chinese New Year. Natalie is holding the hóngbāo (红包) that she will give this morning to Ayi's that ride the school bus with her and for the driver of the school bus. Hóngbāo means red envelope and is very common to see during CNY time. The red is to symbolize good luck and the envelope part is to hold money. Most workers in China will receive a hóngbāo with about a month's salary and it is considered a "bonus". This includes our Ayi and Driver as we are their employer. We will give them their envelopes tomorrow. Her caption is loosely translated as Good Luck and Prosper or gōng xǐ fā cái in pinyin. I realized that I have never really posted a lot about Chinese New Year and the traditions. Since we are here in town for a few more days, I'll try to post some more information!

" 恭喜发财"