Attend the wedding reception.
Some old people said that in the 1970s and 1980s, because people's living standards were generally not high, it was the mainstream to get married and give things in kind. The value of each item is around 3 to 5 yuan. Sometimes several people chip in to buy it, and each person can spend about 1 yuan. The word "fen" was handed down from that time.
"When I got married, the' red envelopes' sent by relatives and friends were much heavier than now." Ms. Chen, who has been married for more than 20 years, still remembers the situation of that year. She told reporters that all the gifts were affordable at that time, such as quilts, blankets, washbasins, thermos bottles and teapots. There will be a mountain at home. "My husband and I stayed up all night cleaning." After that, Ms. Chen took out a dressing mirror, which was filled with the names and congratulations of relatives and friends. "Although it can't be used, we still keep it until now. After all, courtesy is light and human feelings are heavy. "
In fact, in addition to these affordable gifts, there are also "red envelopes" that can save trouble. Ms. Chen recalled: "At that time, everyone's income was not high. The amount of red envelopes is basically around 10 yuan, and a red envelope of twenty or thirty yuan is generous. Who cares how much they give? " Recalling the salary of 30 to 40 yuan per month, Ms. Chen said with a smile: "I didn't feel ashamed at all when I gave someone a red envelope of 3 yuan."
Love at first sight also sent invitations.
I didn't invite my colleagues to the wedding more than 30 years ago, and naturally I didn't invite them. Now I have to worry about getting red tickets when I meet them. The hidden rules of human feelings make wedding invitations emerge one after another.
Some time ago, xu teacher just attended a class organized by a superior organization. After more than half a month, he inexplicably received an invitation. Look at the groom's name on the wedding invitation. Deja vu. It took me half a day to remember that the groom met in that study. "He didn't send the invitation according to the phone number, did he?" Mr. Xu said that he didn't expect to see only one side, separated by 100 kilometers, and all of them could be "bumped" by wedding invitations. "It seems that there will be fewer people going out to know in the future." Mr Xu gave a wry smile.
Wedding invitations are getting thicker and thicker.
Since the early 1990s, the amount of wedding red envelopes has gradually increased. But at that time120 yuan, 0 yuan won't feel stingy. Now the standard has risen by more than 10 times, and there are no red envelopes less than hundred-dollar bills. In his novel Under the Red Flag, Mr. Lao She described all kinds of troubles the family encountered in order to raise money. Unexpectedly, this scene has become a true portrayal of many people facing wedding invitations.
From last year's National Day to now, Mr. Sun, who works in a public institution, has spent almost one month's salary on wedding invitations. The first wedding invitation I received was from a "buddy", so naturally I can't be shabby, 200 yuan; The next two games are colleagues who have a good relationship with themselves. 200 yuan's mouth is open, and naturally the standard cannot be lowered; A few days ago, my wife and classmates got married and gave less, not less than 100 yuan; Plus the invitations sent by the general relationship, it is equivalent to investing a month's salary. "The wedding of the last century, as long as it goes down the form, both parties to the marriage don't care about the amount of gift money; But now, wedding invitations are constantly being issued, and the gift money is getting more and more. I really don't know how much to send after marriage? " Mr. Sun said with emotion.
"Now 100 yuan is the starting price, but as long as the relationship is good, where can I get 100 yuan?" Every year is the peak of marriage, so it is impossible to save. Usually I don't spend money, but now I have to get a red envelope if I have no money. This is a matter of human feelings, not economy. "Save money left, save money right, and return to before liberation as soon as the wedding invitation comes." Although he felt unbearable, Mr. Sun did not forget to tease himself. (Liu Xiaolong)
Editor in charge: Wuhai Daily
Sending "red envelopes" is the custom of Chinese New Year. China people like red because it symbolizes vitality, happiness and good luck.
Giving red envelopes to underage children (according to the concept of China, married people are considered adults) means bringing them wishes and good luck. The money in a red envelope is just to make children happy. Its main meaning is in red paper, because it symbolizes good luck. Therefore, it is impolite to open red envelopes in front of the elders who issued them.
When visiting the New Year during the Spring Festival, the elders should distribute the lucky money prepared in advance to the younger generation. It is said that lucky money can kill evil spirits, because "old" and "expensive" are homophonic, and the younger generation can spend a year safely with lucky money. There are two kinds of lucky money, one is to put colored rope in the shape of Jackie Chan at the foot of the bed, which was recorded in Yanjing year; The other is the most common, that is, parents wrap the money distributed to their children in red paper. Lucky money can be given in public after the younger generation pays New Year's greetings, or it can be put under the child's pillow by parents when the child is asleep on New Year's Eve.
Folks believe that giving children lucky money, when evil spirits or "Nian" hurt children, children can use the money to bribe them and turn evil into good luck. A Qing Wu Manyun's poem "Lucky Money" said: "The hundred-yuan colored thread is long, and then it is collected from the pillow. On the price of firecrackers, Joule has been busy all night." From this point of view, lucky money is tied in children's hearts, and children's lucky money is mainly used to buy firecrackers, toys and candy and other things needed for holidays.
At present, the custom of elders giving lucky money to younger generations is still prevalent, and the lucky money for New Year's Eve dinner ranges from dozens to hundreds. Most of these lucky money are used by children to buy books and school supplies.
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