This is a picture of a red envelope, and although I don't know much about when my family migrated to the US, I do know that red envelopes are part of my culture and also had a part in my life as well. A red envelope is basically a red envelope or packet that usually contains money, and it is a monetary gift that can be used for many occasions, such as the celebration of  the birth of a baby, during weddings, graduations, birthdays, and basically anything that you can celebrate. I would say that these little packets have always been in my life, as I would get them during my birthday, Chinese New Year, and other times. Red envelopes are something that you always look forward to, not just because of the money either, but because of the message it holds, which is to wish you luck for the future and to do good. My grandma always says to me, "When you do good in school and get good grades, I will be very happy and I will reward you with a red envelope". Regardless, I try and strive to do good for her, and my entire family either way. Red envelopes really do bring the family together because when everyone is giving each other the packets, it is a moment of happiness and gratitude, and problems would temporarily go away to just be in the moment with your loved ones, with smiles all around, for whatever occasion it may be. I would say that I'm sure that when my dad and mom came to America each with their parents that red envelopes were given around to celebrate a new life.

– Jeffy Yu

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