Collection: Chinese New Year Gifts

Chinese New Year Gift Ideas by Recipient

Red and Gold Chopstick Gift Sets (for family and hosts)

Chopsticks are sold in pairs, which suits the Lunar New Year wish for harmony and togetherness, and red is the color of luck. Our boxed red wood and ceramic chopstick sets work for parents, in-laws and anyone hosting a New Year dinner. For more ideas, browse our red chopsticks, gold chopsticks, Chinese chopsticks and chopstick gift sets.

Tea Sets and Tea Cups (for elders and tea lovers)

Tea is a traditional offering to elders during the New Year visit. A tea set or a pair of cups is a practical gift that can be used at every gathering. See our Chinese tea sets, gongfu tea sets, Chinese tea ceremony sets and tea cups.

Lucky Charms and Small Gifts (for friends, coworkers and kids)

A Daruma wish doll or a Lucky Cat is a good-luck gift at a lower price point. For children and younger relatives, pair a gift with a red envelope wallet to hold lucky money.

Chinese New Year Gift Giving: What to Know

• Choose red and gold. They represent luck and prosperity. Wrap gifts in red, and avoid all-white or all-black wrapping.
• Give in pairs. Pairs symbolize good things coming together.
• Use both hands. Offer and receive gifts with both hands as a sign of respect.
• Skip the unlucky items. Clocks, knives, shoes and pears are traditionally avoided because their names or meanings sound like endings or separation.

Chinese New Year Gifts: Frequently Asked Questions

What gifts do you give for Chinese New Year?

Traditional Chinese New Year gifts include red envelopes with lucky money, tea, fruit such as oranges and tangerines, sweets, and household items in red and gold. Chopsticks, tea sets and tableware are popular because they are useful and come in pairs.

Do people give gifts for Chinese New Year?

Yes. Gifts are exchanged between family, friends and coworkers, and guests usually bring a small gift when visiting someone's home during the holiday.

What is a good luck gift for Chinese New Year?

Anything in red or gold, a pair of items, or a symbol of luck such as a Lucky Cat or Daruma doll. Red envelopes with money are the most traditional lucky gift.

When is Chinese New Year in 2027?

Chinese New Year is on February 6, 2027, and festivities run for about 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.

How much should I spend on a Chinese New Year gift?

There is no fixed amount. Gifts for hosts and coworkers are often $20 to $30, and gifts for close family or elders usually cost more. Our gift sets start at $22.99.

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