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An aginaldu refers to either a boxed gift or, usually, a monetary gift given to children by their godparents during the holidays. The money is usually given as fresh, new bills placed inside Chinese red envelopes!

AGINÁLDU • (uh-gih-NAHL-doo)
Christmas gift, Christmas money
Tagálog (Filipino): agináldo


Etymology
“Agináldu” comes from the Spanish word aguinaldo, which refers to a gift given at Christmas or Epiphany, like a holiday present or a Christmas bonus.


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  • Traditional Gift Givers of Filipino Children