Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?

The answer depends largely    小题1:   cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color   小题2:  represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. During the Spring Festival in China, children    小题3:  (give) money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect   小题4:  against evils（灾祸）.

People’s    小题5:(choose) of colors is also influenced by their bodies’ reactions toward them. Green is said to be   小题6:  most restful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally    小题7:  physically. People    小题8: (work) in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.

Red can cause a person’s blood pressure to rise and increase people’s appetites（食欲）. Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. And many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that    小题9: (easy) catches a person’s eye.

Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue is believed to cause people to lose appetite. So   小题10: you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.