You may have thought that now Christmas is over, you’re done with gift-giving – but think again
Unlike New Year’s Eve, which always falls on the 31st of December, the first day of Chinese New Year differs from year to year. The celebrations that mark the start of the new Lunar calendar usually start between January 21st and February 20th. This year, the Chinese New Year - which is usually followed by a traditional Lantern Festival - starts on January 22nd, with festivities running through to February 5th.
Something to note is that in East Asian culture, there are certain gifts that are thought of as being unlucky and shouldn’t be gifted for Chinese New Year. Things to avoid are sharp objects - think: knives or scissors - as these symbolise ending relationships. It’s also a good idea to steer clear of watches or clocks as they are known to be symbolic of parting ways. You might also want to give black and white objects a wide berth as these signify death.
At its core, the concept of gift giving for Chinese New Year is to express respect and affection, showing those you care about that you cherish and appreciate them.
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