How Do You Make Red Envelopes For The Chinese New Year?
The date of the Chinese New Year is different each year. The reason for this is because the Chinese New Year is dependent on the cycles of the month, and is often called the Lunar New Year. Typically, the Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20 each year. People in the United States can also celebrate the Chinese New Year for fun and to learn about other cultures. Making red envelopes to give to people is a fun way to keep the spirit of the Chinese New Year alive. Draw an envelope pattern onto a red sheet of paper. Draw two rectangles of equal size directly on top of one another. These will be the front and back of the envelope. On each side of one of the envelopes, draw a half inch flap. Angle the ends of the flaps inward so that the flaps are smaller on the outside edge than on the inside edge. Cut the envelope shape out. Make sure to leave the two rectangles connected along the bottom edge. Fold the envelope flaps inward. Place glue along the two side flaps, and pr
