In Chinese culture, certain numbers are believed by some to be auspicious (吉利) or inauspicious (不利) based on the Chinese word that the number name sounds similar to. 
Numbers in Chinese culture
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Ang Pau
February 5, 2010
In Chinese and other East Asian societies, a red envelope or red packet / red pocket (known as Hóng Bāo in Mandarin, Ang Pao in Hokkien and Lai See in Cantonese, and "lì xì" in Vietnamese) is a monetary gift which is given during holidays or special occasions.
Kissing – Part 2
February 2, 2010TYPES of KISSING
Kiss of love – between lover. May or may not be erotic.
Kiss of affection – between parent & child or friends. Without any erotic feeling. A kiss of affection can also take place after death. In Genesis it is written that when Jacob was dead, “Joseph fell upon his father’s face and wept upon him and kissed him.” Read the rest of this entry »
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