The giving of hongbao, otherwise known as lucky money, is an age-old tradition for the Chinese New Year. Here is a brief introduction to its interesting history and some less traditional ideas of what to send as hongbao!

Why is the Spring Festival the favorite holiday for children?

Why is Spring Festival called Guo Nian (passing the year)?

How did an old lady manage to scare the Nian away?

How did the villagers drive away the Nian?

Why do we call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival?

The Voice of China contestant, Tan Weiwei, prepares to perform a song she composed with a Laoqiang music group from Huayin.

On The Voice of China, Tan Weiwei performs a song she composed with a Laoqiang music group from Huayin.

The judges of The Voice of China stand together in support of the Laoqiang music group from Huayin.

Internet celebrity Li Ziqi's life began as a Cinderella story.

Growing up as Li Ziqi wasn't a walk in the park.

Li Ziqi took on an interesting career move in order to make ends meet.

Just as Li Ziqi was about to give up, something motivates her to continue her journey.

Getting usable shots for Li Ziqi's videos was no easy task.

With Li Ziqi's newfound internet fame came suspicion and abuse from netizens.

Li Ziqi's DIY style led to one successful video after another.

With her growing influence on domestic and foreign internet, Li Ziqi was no longer just a regular internet celebrity, but an ambassador of Chinese culture.

Li Ziqi, an ordinary heart turned modern miracle.

Who is A Yumei?

The time and tide needs to be right for fishing.

A Yumei shows off her fishing skills.

A Yumei's parents didn't understand why she wanted to start a whole new career.

A Yumei struggled at first with her new career as a video creator.

A Yumei's videos are helping villagers sell their crops online and reducing waste caused by unsold crops.