Gift ideas
- Red envelopesFor cash gifts.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Fruit basket with orangesSymbol of good luck.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Tea setA classic.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Premium teaFor hosts.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- Snack boxFor family visits.Find it: AmazonEtsy
- DecorationsPaper lanterns and couplets.Find it: AmazonEtsy
Left it late?
- Oranges and red envelopes: Traditional and quick.
Etiquette
- Red envelopes (hongbao) with money are given to children and unmarried younger relatives.
- Avoid giving clocks and anything in sets of four in Chinese tradition; they are associated with bad luck.
- Oranges and tangerines symbolise good fortune.
How much to spend
Red envelope amounts vary by family; even numbers are preferred, but avoid four.
What to write in the card
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you health and good fortune.
May the new year bring you happiness and success.
Wishing you and your family a prosperous new year.
More messages for Lunar New Year
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year?
January or February.
How much should I spend for Lunar New Year?
Red envelope amounts vary by family; even numbers are preferred, but avoid four.
What is a good last-minute gift for Lunar New Year?
Oranges and red envelopes: Traditional and quick.
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