I got the coins today and I must say…I LOVE THEM!!! THANK YOU a million time for doing these for me and getting them to me so quickly! I will FOR SURE be a return customer in the future! YOU ARE AWESOME!! I cannot WAIT to see how the girls at the convention will react!
THANK YOU!!
Thanks for the great job on the Mansa Musa coins. My son loves them and they were such a hit getting coins from the richest man on Earth! Was impressed that they were sent in a cooler in such sturdy packaging and came on time yesterday and was able to see the order was in Houston through UPS.
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The candy was a WONDERFUL HIT at the surprise party on Sunday! Not only were the guests amazed at the personalization, but the chocolate was as wonderful as you promised it would be.
THANK YOU for helping to make the party very special.
We will definitely keep Foiled Again! Chocolate Coins in mind for future celebrations!
(BTW, we love the name!)
We received our coins today… LOVE THEM. We are SOOOO excited! Thank you so very much for all your help. We will be ordering more, I’ll be in touch. I just have to design packaging and present them at our next meeting. I know they are going to love them!
Lemme share a quick Friday-morning story with you.
I started a business doing automotive paint chip, scratch and scuff repair. I fix cars on dealership lots. I’m a great guy (short story, no time for modesty) and consequently the business is growing nicely. And the greatest testament to my success is the trust these guys have in what I do.
So, I wanted to honor, or recognize that trust with my APPRECIATION. Hence the coins.
Well, they’ve taken this whole honor thing to another, irrelevant level: (1) they look forward to getting coins when I drop in (the free hand-out), and (2) one dealer even uses them to reward a sales rep each time a car is sold!!!
So, I’m a supplier on TWO levels now…!!
It’s actually with great pride that I hand these things out – like candy, since that’s essentially what they are – and it’s with even greater pride that I see how much they enjoy them. Just yesterday I got a smile out of two sales guys who were standing outside in the cold smoking cigarettes, when I walked up to them, invited them to open their palms, and I dropped two small hand-fulls into each of their hands.
“Dave’s a really nice guy, but he also has CHOCOLATE!!…”
This was the reaction I had hoped for; this is the reason for doubling the size of my latest order.
We just received our shipment of chocolate coins, and they look fantastic! Thanks so much for working with us to get these done quickly. We’ll definitely keep you in mind for future projects!
I just received my order of chocolate coins for my wedding favors. Not only are they great looking, but they taste so good! Before I ordered I emailed Scott and he got back to me the same day. I highly recommend Foiled Again Chocolate Coins!!!
Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year as it is often called, begins on January 28th in 2017. Each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals. This year, the star of the show is the Fire Rooster.
Think of Chinese New Year and many images come to mind. The dragon and lion dances in the streets, family feasts, house cleaning to sweep out any bad spirits and of course, the ubiquitous red envelopes.
In China, red envelopes are presented as gifts at New Year as a wish for good luck in the coming year. This custom is also observed outside the Chinese mainland wherever large ethnic Chinese populations dwell. They are called hongbao in Mandarin and lai see in Cantonese. The term “red packets” has also come into common use, though hongbao look and function more like envelopes than packets.
The red envelopes usually contain money in some form, whether it be currency or in the form of chocolate coins wrapped in foil. The envelopes are mostly given to children and teens by parents, grandparents, and family friends. Unmarried people are not expected to participate in the tradition.
Origin of the Custom
During the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) in China, the elders used red string to thread coins for the purpose of warding off evil spirits. They believed the money would protect their young loved ones from sickness and death.
When printing presses became common, red envelopes with printed words replaced the bare coins. During this time. the message of the money changed from warding off evil spirits of death to warding off old age and bringing good fortune.
The Gift
Tradition calls for the amount of New Year money contained in a red envelope to be an even amount. Odd amounts of money are considered poor etiquette as they could bring bad luck.
Another Chinese tradition is that money should never be given in amounts of fours. Amounts such as 4, 40, or even 444 are forbidden gift amounts because the standard Mandarin Chinese word for four sounds very much like the word for death.
It’s also traditional to give only crisp, new bills inside the envelope. It’s considered poor taste to give dirty or wrinkled bills. This tradition is so ingrained that huge lines form at Chinese banks just before New Year so people can swap their old bills for new ones.
The Color Red
Red has long been a favorite color for the Chinese people. The color is revered as a symbol for energy, good luck and happiness. Giving monetary gifts in a red envelope expresses the wish of good luck and fortune to the recipient.
The red paper envelope is actually more significant than the money inside. By tradition, it is considered impolite to open a red envelope in front of the person you received the envelope from.
Besides Chinese New Year, it is common to give a red envelope during some special occasions, such as a wedding, graduation, the birth of a baby, or a senior person’s birthday. It is a traditional way to wish good luck and share blessings.
And if anyone hands you a red envelope, proper etiquette is to receive the envelope with both hands.
Happy Chinese New Year or as they say in China, Gung Hay Fat Choy!
The coins are amazing! Your turnaround was amazing! YOU ARE AMAZING!!
Scott was extremely helpful during the entire process. I told him what I wanted and within a few hours he sent me mock-ups of design ideas. The chocolates shipped quickly. They look and taste fantastic. We are very excited to use them at our event.
We just wanted to let you know that we are all very happy with our Foiled Again! coins. They are marvelous! We are so happy that we went with your company and will continue to order every year. Merry Christmas!
Looove the chocolate.
We added 3 coins to mini Christmas stockings for our second annual Nativity and Menorah exhibit at the Pearl Fincher MFA – Spring, Texas.
The chocolate is fresh and delicious.
How to Play Dreidel
On a traditional dreidel, each side bears one letter from the Hebrew alphabet. Together, these letters stand for the phrase, “A great miracle happened here.” Played with during Hanukkah, this toy was originally modified from an English/Irish top that was brought to Germany. At the time, the top was known as a teetotum.
Later on, the toy was adopted from German letters to the Hebrew alphabet. Besides the interpretive symbolism, the letters also serve as a reminder as to how to play the game. Shin stands for “put in”, gimel means “whole or everything”, nun stands for “nothing” and hey means “half.” In Hebrew, a dreidel is often called a sevivon, which means “to turn around.”
What are the stakes?
Around the world, Jewish homes play with the dreidel as a part of a traditional Hanukkah ritual. Any number of people can take part in the game, so it is ideal for any family size. Each player in the game is given an equal number of game pieces. While pennies or coins are often used, the game is most often played with chocolate coins.
Rules of the Game
To start with, every player adds their ante to the pot. This will be won during the game. Whenever the pot is empty or has just one piece, each player adds another ante.
When it is your turn, you spin the dreidel once. Once it lands, you look at the letter on the side that it lands on. If you get a nun, you receive nothing. A gimel means that you receive everything that is in the pot. Meanwhile, a shin means that you have to put in a game piece in the pot. If you get a hey, you receive half of the pot. Whenever there is an odd number of pieces in the pot, you can take half of the pot plus an extra piece.
If you run out of chocolate coins or other game pieces, then you are out of the game. Depending on your family’s tradition, you may also be able to ask another player for a loan. Once someone has won the entire pot, then the round is over.
Popular Dreidel Traditions
While every family has different traditions, there are some that are common throughout the world. Today, many families choose to donate part or all of their winnings to charity. Some parents will also match the amount of money their children donate so that less fortunate families can have Hanukkah gifts.
During Hanukkah, it is also common for children to be given Hanukkah gelt (money). This tradition started in the 17th century by Jewish families in Poland. During the 20th century, American chocolatiers modified this tradition by creating Hanukkah chocolate coins. Wrapped in foil, these coins were given out to children during Hanukkah and were perfect for betting in dreidel. Today, many families use chocolate coins instead of actual money for playing dreidel.
Foiled Again has gained my trust and loyalty! Their customer service goes above and beyond expectations! And their chocolates are incredibly delicious!
I was in a shipping dilemma because I live in a remote area and when i contacted Foiled Again they immediately came to the rescue! This company is without a doubt top notch in my book! Thank you for such great service and such a fabulous product!
I just received our chocolate coins and I am over the moon at how awesome they are! I’m so excited to use Foiled Again for all our company events and customer meetings and conferences.
Thank you so very much for this incredibly clever product and I can’t wait to order more!