In some regions, it is traditional for newly-wed women to make hsiang pao, since it is believed that their joy can be transmitted to the wearer.
國人認為新娘子帶有喜氣，由她親手做的香包因此也最能「祛邪解毒」。所以在新婚第一年的端午節，新嫁娘必須縫製香包，分送親友。