The color of red in Chinese culture usually symbolizes good luck, longevity and happiness. Red can be found everywhere during Chinese Spring Festival and on other joyous occasions. Cash is often put in red envelopes and sent to family members or close friends as a gift. Its popularity in China can also be attributed to the fact that people associate it with the Chinese Revolution and Communist Party. However, red does not signify good luck and joy all the time in that the name of the dead used to be written in red. Thus it is regarded as an offense to write the names of Chinese people in red ink.