Here are 19 facts about the color red:

1. For the ancient Romans, a red Basket flag was a signal for battle. 2. Because of its visibility, stop signs, stoplights, brake lights, and fire equipment are all painted red . 3. The ancient Egyptians considered themselves a red race and painted their bodies with red dye for emphasis. 4. In Russia , red means beautiful. The Bolsheviks used a red flag as their symbol when they overthrew the tsar in 1917. That is how red became the color of communism. 5. In India , red is the symbol for a soldier. 6. In South Africa , red is the color of mourning. 7. It's considered good luck to tie a red bow on a new car. 8. In China , red is the color of good luck and is used as a holiday and wedding color. Chinese babies are given their names at a red -egg ceremony. 9. Superstitious people think red frightens the devil. 10. A “ red -letter day” is one of special importance and good fortune. 11. In Greece , eggs are dyed red for good luck at Easter time. 12. To “paint the town red ” is to celebrate.

Tips:

If your recipient is Chinese or Greek, they would happily accept a red gift basket as they refer this color to good luck and fortune. Russians would also happily accept a red gift basket, for it symbolizes beauty for them. In Italy and India red is connected to battle and soldiers, so sending a red gift basket to either one of them is not recommended unless they are very fond of the whole army issue. If a business is not doing so well and you would like to show your support, it is advised that you do not send a red gift basket.