Hongbao，a red envelope with small amounts of money in，is a gift that is guaranteed to be warmly received，not only because of the cash，（61）___because of its （62）___（tradition） symbolism and best wishes for the future．This is true throughout China，but especially in the south（63）___ people regard receiving hongbao （64）___ an auspicious（吉祥的） beginning to the New Year．

The legend says that a devil（恶魔） used to appear to harm children and the elderly．But loud noise would frighten （65）___ devil away，as did the color red．Firecrackers（鞭炮） took care of the noise and during Spring Festival couplets（对联） also helped keep him away．But firecrackers couldn't go off all day so children and the elderly also got red envelopes（66）___（contain） money．

The tradition （67）___（survive） 1000years and giving Hongbao to children and the elderly remains popular （68）___Chinese people all over the world．It has also made its way into workplaces where bosses often give（69）___（employ） Hongbao and most recently，companies have adopted online marketing strategies where Hongbao is distributed，hoping （70）___ （they）companies and staff members have a good start．

Giving Hongbao at the beginning of the Lunar New Year indicates best wishes for the future．