Red envelopes are gifts presented at social and family gatherings such as weddings or holidays such as Chinese New Year. The red color of the envelope that symbolizes good luck and is a symbol to ward off evil spirits. It is also gifted when a person is visiting as a gesture of kindness for visiting. The act of requesting red packets is normally called "tao hongbao" () or "yao lishi" (), and in the south of China, "dou li shi" (). Red envelopes are usually given out to the younger generation who are normally still in school or unemployed.