The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the country’s most celebrated holiday. It’s a moment to show appreciation and love through gifts. Celebrations of the Lunar New Year will begin on February 2nd. Exchanges of presents between loved ones, friends, and business associates are traditional on this once-a-year holiday. However, there are a few rules to keep in mind, and there are some presents that are more appropriate than others at this time of year. We’ve put together a gift-giving guide for the Lunar New Year, complete with some suggestions for presents that are sure to thrill.
Gifts On New Year
Wrap your gifts in red, yellow, or gold if you can, as these colors are associated with success and abundance. Include an even number (apart from 4) in the present in some fashion, as this is a lucky number (especially the number 8). Think about an eight-piece set, or eight smaller presents. It’s a thoughtful gesture to send something from Australia to your friends and family back home.
Tea. It’s a thoughtful gesture, especially if you go to a specialty tea shop and pick up a beautifully packaged box. While you can find a number of tea specialty shops in major Australian cities, the odds are high that your neighborhood shopping center will have T2.
Alcohol. Keep in mind picking up a nice bottle of Australian wine for your buddy if he or she enjoys alcoholic beverages. There are a number of excellent winemaking regions in the United States, and you can find examples of wines from all of them in your neighborhood bottle shop.
Homewares. If you have friends who have recently relocated to Australia, this is a great approach to help them express their individuality through home decor. The shopping mall likely has a wide selection of home goods stores, but markets and art galleries are good places to find unique gifts, particularly those that were manufactured in Australia.
Beauty. There is a huge selection of perfumes, cosmetics, and skin care products that are created in Australia, and any of them would make wonderful presents. The names Jurlique, Aesop, and Grown Alchemist are among the most recognizable names in the cosmetics industry; nevertheless, it is likely that you may also come across lesser-known companies at other marketplaces.
Food. A food basket that has been thoughtfully put together and has delectable components makes an excellent present. This is especially true if you include items that can only be purchased in Australia.
Clothing. Why not buy a gorgeous headscarf, sweater, or a hat that was produced right here in Australia if you know your receiver well enough to recognize their taste in clothing? If you have such an understanding of your recipient, you may thank me later. Just make sure that you don’t give anything like shoes or green hats as a gift.
Red envelopes containing cash. Red envelopes are a totally traditional Lunar New Year gift, frequently given to kids. The red envelope is extensive as it symbolizes luck and blessings.
Chocolates and candies
Bring some treats with you throughout Chinese New Year’s celebrations so you can spread joy to the youngsters you meet.
Items for the Classroom:
The children of your Chinese hosts will be delighted if you bring them a few school supplies on your next visit, such as a set of crayons, a set of paintbrushes, or a set of pencils.
Book . Books with insightful reading materials or one of the world’s outstanding masterpieces, ideally chosen according to the child’s interests, are also highly recommended and could signify your excellent hopes for their future.
Don’t Give These as a New Year’s Present
There are several things that are a huge no-no to give to your Chinese friends during the Lunar New Year. Don’t buy these for your friends might dump you if they get them as well.
Things That Can Only Be Seen As Black Or White
In China, the colour red is considered auspicious. White or black affords and wrapping paper should be avoided because those colors are traditionally associated with death and funerals.
Necklaces
Do not give a necklace to anyone you consider a platonic friend. People in China often attribute personal meaning to accessories like jewelry and belts. Partners in romantic relationships often give one another these items.
In this case, it’s a green hat
It’s a sign that one’s partner is untrustworthy if they’re wearing a hat made for someone much younger. A green hat should be avoided at all costs.