How old can I not take the lucky money?

You can't accept lucky money after work, or after 18, but the customs in each place are different. If you are over 18 years old, you can't accept the lucky money from your elders at this time, but thank your elders for their kindness out of courtesy. Because many old people have no financial resources, it is wrong to talk about lucky money at this time. Also, when you have a date, don't accept lucky money at home. But should give the lucky money to the younger generation at home.

The source of lucky money: lucky money (called "giving welfare" in Guangdong), one of the customs of Chinese New Year, its true source can not be verified, and the legend is to suppress evil spirits. After the New Year's Eve, the elders should give the younger generation lucky money and wish them a safe New Year. Lucky money is the most anticipated gift for children in the New Year. Legend has it that lucky money originated earlier, but it really became popular throughout the country in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are two kinds of lucky money in ancient times: special money and general money. The special lucky money is an imitation. Its material is copper or iron, and its shape is square or long. Generally, money is engraved with "good luck", "happy life" and "long life". Some lucky money is given directly to the younger generation, and some are put at the foot of the bed or beside the pillow after the younger generation sleeps. Lucky money originally means blessing. Lucky money has the meaning of exorcising evil spirits and keeping peace in folk culture. The original intention of lucky money is to suppress evil and drive away evil, because people think that children are easy to sneak around, so they use lucky money to suppress evil.

Solemnly declare: this answer is for reference only, please don't be blindly superstitious.