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Choosing a Chinese New Year (CNY) gift for a loved one can be intimidating when there are so many things to consider – especially as a non-Chinese person who is not sure what is regarded as an appropriate present and what is not. Even so, for someone who has been celebrating the occasion each year, it can get annoying when you’ve run out of ideas; you’ll start to feel the pressure increase as the clock ticks by.
Not to worry, it is perfectly okay to feel the stress, but that doesn’t mean you should continue feeling that way! Be it for a family member, friends, or your beloved, here are 3 thoughtful things you can gift them on this wonderful occasion.
1. Fruits
Fruits are an ideal gift to give an individual as a meaningful ‘get well’ gift, but who’s to say you can’t consider them for other occasions? Fruit baskets are a proper (and standard) gift for your Chinese friends. Citrus fruits such as oranges are believed to bring blessings and luck to the recipient; hence, you can never go wrong with a fruit basket.
2. Alcohol
In Chinese culture, it is believed that alcohol can protect from bad luck. Thus, preparing a fancy bottle of alcohol of their preferred choice is a nice gesture for someone who knows how to appreciate and drink them – even if it means you don’t necessarily drink them. Considered another common present, every family celebrating the New Year would typically love a big meal for dinner that includes an enjoyable drink like alcohol.
Even as others have guests come over or pay New Year visits, alcohol is sure to be served. Hence, it makes an excellent gift to bring when visiting your Chinese host!
3. Hampers
You can never go wrong with a CNY hamper; see it from the perspective of bringing a basket full of goodies that symbolises good fortune and prosperity. As it has been a rather challenging couple of years with the ongoing pandemic, hampers are a great way to liven up the mood.
Whether it’s a basket full of healthy goods such as bird’s nest, or traditional delicacies like pineapple tarts, you can have your pick of impressive gift hampers for the special individuals in your life.
Conclusion
While the Lunar New Year is about 3 weeks away, it is never too early to start getting your orders in. Waiting until the last minute is probably not a good idea; others are on the same boat in search of the best gifts for their loved ones, and you might be left with nothing if you’re too late. An indispensable custom during Chinese New Year, nothing can take away this symbolic gesture – not even the pandemic! So, which gift will you be handing out to usher in the Year of the Tiger?
For the busy working people looking for an online alternative, there are many Chinese New Year hamper delivery services in Singapore, such as us! Here at Hilton Gifts, we dedicate ourselves to ensuring you can find your perfect pick with our CNY catalogue. Order now and rest easy before celebrating the big occasion!