Red envelops

In traditional families, the young members of the family bow and pay their respects to their parents and elders at midnight. Children are allowed to stay up as late as they can on New Year's Eve. That night they usually receive red envelops with good luck money inside from their immediate family members. Only paper money is given since change is considered to be bad luck. Throughout the holiday, children will receive red envelops from other married relatives and friends. The red envelops generally are only handed out by married adults. To reflect a proper upbringing, one should accept a red envelop graciously and say "Happy New Year" to them.