Studies showed athletes wearing red had bigger chance of winning that those wearing a blue kit

In Christianity, the Cardinal's red robes symbolise the blood of Christ & commemorate the martyred saints

Saint Nicholas, a 4th Century Greek bishop, had favoured red robes and gave gifts to the poor

In Christianity red can also represent sin, hellfire, or the Devil

Liturgical colour for Pentecost where the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit with "tongues of fire" to go forth

Red is one of the colours of the five Buddhas and the colour of the monk's garments

In Tibetan culture, red has protective qualities and is, therefore, often used to paint sacred buildings

Red coral is one of five sacred stones of the Tibetan Buddhists, and symbolizes the energy of life force

In Feng Shui, red elements in southern quarter of a home represent fire energy which gives new birth to new life & ideas

War remembrance - Red or Flanders poppy is symbol of regeneration and growth in a landscape of blood and destruction

A red cross is the inverse of the Swiss flag - a neutral country. Used to protect medical facilities from attack.

Red traffic light

No entry

Red zone

Why are fire engines red?

Two theories: red chosen to stand out, or fire dpts wanted to feature the most expensive colour at the time

Red represents Te Whei Ao (coming into being)

It symbolises Papatuanuku, the earth-mother, the sustainer of all living things, both the land & active forces

Union Jack symbolises NZ's history as a British colony & four red stars - Southern Cross

Red crosses of St Andrews Cross of Scotland & St Patrick's Cross of Ireland; white cross of St Georges Cross of England

War flag of Te Kooti, a Māori rebel leader & prophet

Crescent moon denotes Old Testament, red cross is Archangel Michael's fighting cross, & WI the Holy Spirit

Gangs identify themselves by patches, colours, insignia and salutes. The Mongrel Mob's colour is red.

Studies show a woman wearing red is seen as more attractive by men rather than those wearing other colours

Wearing red can signify strength & resilience, & subconsciously inspire & help the wearer to take action & succeed

Burgundy

Has a dark purplish tint to the red & is known to be more sophisticated & serious, & less energetic colour of the reds

Crimson

Has very little blue in it, & a determination to succeed but without upsetting others. It can also emit sensuality.

Maroon

Has a darker blue tint mixed into the red and often denotes control and thoughtful action

Scarlet

Has orange mixed into the red & gives richness & brightness. Is a fun-loving colour & promotes enthusiasm & love of life

Vermilion

Has a bit of orange mixed with rich red. Is considered the colour of life and eternity

In the red

Having an economic loss; in debt, losing money, no money, or overdrawing bank account

Not worth a red cent

Having no value

Paint the town red

Celebration, partying, fun, and excitement

Red-blooded

Strong and healthy with a lot of will and spirit

Red-faced

To become embarrassed

Red-hot

Very successful or good at what they do

Red-handed

Clearly guilty - caught in the act

Red alert

To be very attentive and ready to take action

Red herring

A diversionary tactic; a false or deliberately misleading trail

Red Letter Day

A memorable, joyful day of great happiness

Red rag to a bull

Provocation

"Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in the morning, sailor's warning."

Proverb: A red sky at sunset is a sign good weather will follow. A red sky at sunrise means bad weather will follow.

Red tape

Procedures that take excessive time & effort; strict adherence to certain rules & regulations

Redhead

People with red or ginger hair. Redheads are also depicted as having a fiery temper.

Roll out the red carpet

Making someone feel special and pampered as if they are a VIP or high profile person

Seeing red

Physical characteristic of anger, including redness of the cheeks, physical exertion, & elevated blood pressure