After the long Spring Festival many guys whose money had been finished have opened the working mode. What legal knowledge is behind the celebrating activities of the various customs in the Spring Festival? Following us to learn together below.

First, Lucky money belonging to the children’s property

Lucky money often be presented in a red paper bag for the children by the elders. Lucky money by who to manage and control which parents and children still have been arguing about the problem. Is it in line with the law if the parents take possession of the lucky money?

According to the provisions of the Civil Code, commonly, the donor(the alienator) gives his property to the donee(the alienatee) without compensation, and the donee expresses his acceptance of the gift, the ownership of the gift property belongs to the donee.Therefore, after the children accept the Lucky money from the elders, the ownership of the Lucky money has been transferred. As the guardians of the children, they can keep the New Year's money for their children, but they can only manage it on their own, and shall not use it or dispose of it at will.

Second, No being excessive indulgence in playing Mahjong and card game

It is a rare opportunities to get together with the families and friends which it's hard to avoid communicate with each other by playing cards and Mahjong to relax. But this activity is often controversial, some people suppose it to be only recreational, some people think it is sure gambling, suspected of illegal.

According to the provisions of the Law on Public Security Administration and Punishment, the public security organs will impose corresponding penalties on those who provide conditions for gambling for the purpose of making profits, or who participate in gambling with a large amount of money. That is, between relatives belong to the recreational nature of playing mahjong, playing cards, not for the purpose of profit is not in violation of the law, but if it meets the requirements of gambling above said, it will constitute illegal behavior.

Third, More or less having alcohol, but No persuading to others

Parties are often accompanied by drinking, no alcohol was not a banquet. During the banquet people would toast to each other and persuade to others having drink as a "alcohol culture" has a long history in our country. However, we should remind you that excessive alcohol persuasion is often easy to cause disaster.

According to the Civil Code, an actor who infringes upon the civil rights and interests of others due to his fault and causes damage shall bear tort liability. That is to say, once an accident occurs due to drunkenness, the drinking organizer, the persuading person and the co-drinkers may assume certain responsibilities. Therefore, have a drink during the meal time should be moderately, and excessive drinking is not advisable.

Fourth, No forcing marriage, please showing mercy in words from your tongue

"He or she would be urged to marry in each festival."Especially the Spring Festival would be the "peak season" of pressing to marriage. It is the ordinary life affair as the young people coming back hometown. So, what regulations may be violated?

According to the Civil Code, it is prohibited to arrange, buy and sell marriage and other acts that interfere with the freedom of marriage; Another criminal law stipulates that anyone who interferes with another person's freedom of marriage by violence shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than two years or criminal detention. Therefore, parents, brothers and sisters, etc. who use violent means to interfere with the freedom of marriage of others, without causing serious results but the victim brings a lawsuit, or causing the victim to commit suicide, must bear the corresponding criminal responsibility.

Finally, When you enjoy the Spring Festival holiday, know some relative law and abide by. However, learn by heart above said and don't urge somebody to marry in the coming Spring Lantern Festival.