海外文化:英美民俗-吉祥之举:送人钱包须带钱,抱新生婴儿上楼

【英文原文】

Giving a Purse with Money in It

It is the custom that when a purse or wallet is given as a gift, it has money in it. The giver wants to make sure the purse or wallet will always contain money.

Carrying a Newborn Baby Uptairs

Many people believe a newborn baby must be carried upstairs before being carried downstairs. In this way, the child will be assured of rising in the world and having success.

【中文译文】

送人钱包须带钱 送人钱包当礼物时，习俗是在钱包里装些钱。这样可以确保这钱包里永不缺钱。

抱新生婴儿上楼 不少人坚持说，在把新生儿抱下楼之前，必须先抱上楼。这样可以确保孩子长大后地位不断上升，事业有成。