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22 Lunar New Year gift ideas to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit

Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year is a magical and special time of year. This date symbolises the beginning of a new year in Chinese culture and falls on the day of the New Moon that occurs between January 22 and February 20. It also signifies the beginning of the Spring Festival and then the subsequent Lantern Festival on February 5 – so this is a time of big celebrations and a lot of gift giving.

In 2022, Lunar New Year welcomes the Year of the Rabbit – a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. With this in mind, the year ahead will be one of hope, and for those searching for a source of luck this Lunar New Year, you'll be pleased to know that the rabbit is considered as the luckiest of all 12 animals!

Gifting is an important part of these celebrations and most family, friends, partners and even colleagues will exchange gifts. Of course one of the most common is money in a red envelope, but there are plenty of other options if you would rather pick something more personal. Below, we've rounded up our 22 best gift ideas for this Lunar New Year 2023. These are our picks of limited edition sets, luxury items and thoughtful ideas to help your celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in style.

 

 

Rouge Dior Limited Edition Lunar New Year Set 

 

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Watch

 

 

Kate Spade Lunar New Year Faux Fur Key Fob

 

Sisley Ecological Compound Gift Set 

 

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX Next-Gen Wireless Earbuds

 

 

Tory Burch Plush Rabbit Good Luck Trainer

 

Loewe Bunny Candle

 

Maje Button-Detailed Metallic Cotton-Blend Tweed Cardigan

 

Bottega Veneta Candy Arco Tote Bag

 

Paspaley Year of the Rabbit Dive Coin Charm

 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition Lunar New Year

 

 

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet

 

 

Jurlique Exclusive Edition Rose Body Oil

 

Charles & Keith Bunny Tweed Mary Jane Flats

 

Mulberry x Miffy - iPhone 13 Pro Max Case with Lanyard 

 

Burberry Rabbit Appliqué Technical Wool Bomber Jacket

 

Gucci Lunar New Year GG Top Handle Beauty Case

 

Sulwahsoo First Care Activating Serum Limited Edition

 

 

 

Calvin Klein Unisex Lunar New Year Sweatshirt

 

Tiffany & Co. Return To Tiffany Red Heart Tag Bead Bracelet

 

Tommy Hilfiger x Miffy Colour-Blocked Boxy Polo

 

 

Creed Millesime Imperial  

 

 


When shopping for a gift for Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, remember there are a few to definitely do – and a few to avoid. Red is a lucky colour that symbolises prosperity, so try picking out something red or wrapping your gift in red paper. Try to pick a gift with even numbers but avoid anything with the number four as this number is bad luck. On the other-hand, the number eight is good luck, so try for that instead.

While most clothing, beauty and homewares are perfectly acceptable gifts, do avoid buying cut flowers which suggest a break-up or the end of a friendship. Likewise, avoid anything sharp which can symbolise the cutting of a relationship. Two other things to avoid, mirrors are said to attract ghosts and giving clocks is very bad luck.

 

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