Chinese New Year 2012 (according to the Chinese Zodiac) Year of the Dragon begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013.
The year of the Dragon is the year for great deeds, innovative ideas and big projects. In this year success in particular can expect people who are dealing with finances. This will be advantageous time to begin new projects in business and social level.
The Year of the Dragon will bring the excitement, a big ups and downs in our lives. Only if we adjusted the ruler in the right way, we will be able to pick the most beautiful fruits that we could ever imagine.
Gift dedicated to the Dragon will be the best gift. Dragon can be located on T-shirts, pens, cups, fridge magnets, pendants rings, necklaces, And of course the Dragon as a figure. Dragon will be desirable in the cabinet of businessmen, civil servants, managers of large corporations and owners of small private firms. Gift for children needs to be a toy Dragon.
In addition, a good gift for the upcoming year of the dragon, will be gifts associated with water (sea and waterways motifs). It will have the power to bring success to its owner. 2012 year is a real opportunity to give the aquarium.
This Chinese New Year, wish your dear ones good luck, fortune and happy times with a range of exciting gifts.
Chinese New Year Gift Ideas
Chinese paper lanterns: They are a great way to decorate homes on the New Year. You can choose the red lanterns that come with pictures of Chinese characters and animals like the dragon or rabbit. You should choose based on the animal represents that particular year in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Lanterns with floral motifs are a good choice for Chinese New Year gifts, as well.
Chinese abundance hangers: One of the popular gifts for this special occasion is a clay hanger that includes a gourd and a lotus flower. Such a hanger may also have a double fish symbol and the Kanji symbol for good fortune.
The Chinese consider the gourd to be a symbol of longevity and it protects one from negative energy. The gourd also stands for figure 8 which is said to be quite powerful in Feng Shui. The lotus flower is a symbol of the power and ability to rise even from the darkest moments in life. The double fish is a sign of wealth and prosperity. So, this stylish present is sure to be appreciated by your dear ones.
Gifts of money: A gift of money is something that elders in a family offer to juniors on Chinese New Year. There goes the tradition of gifting money in small red and gold envelopes called Lai See. Bright colors such as red and gold should be chosen because they represent good luck and prosperity.
Chinese money plants: These plants have leaves that look like the Chinese gold ingots used in ancient times. Such a plant is twisted in spirals to get rid of negative vibes and bring in positivity. Since the plant can endure hardship, you can gift it to your dear ones and wish them good luck and encourage them to overcome all problems in life.
Jewelry: One of the interesting Chinese New Year gifts is an exquisite piece of jewelry like a silver longevity pendant or a Chinese zodiac diamond necklace. You can choose a sterling silver pendant that has the Chinese character for a long life (Shou) inscribed on it. If you are aware of your dear one's zodiac sign, get her a diamond necklace that reflects the sign.
Keepsake boxes: A special keepsake box can make a great gift for one who is close to your heart. You can get that special someone a jewelry box with the Chinese love symbol engraved on its lid. Such a box can come with a mirror and velvet lining in the inner part of the box. If you look for such gifts online, you will be able to personalize them with the name of the recipient.
Happy Buddha statues or Jade carvings: This Chinese New Year, get your loved ones the statues of the laughing Buddha which is the symbol of prosperity. Alternatively, you can gift animal figurines like Jade horses, dragons, and elephants. Jade is the name of a deity in the ancient Taoist tradition. These can serve as beautiful pieces of home decor items.
Chinese porcelain fruit bowls and vases: Fresh fruits and flowers are widely used for home decor on this special occasion. So, Chinese porcelain fruit bowls and flower vases gifted on New Year can actually delight our loved ones. Alternately, you can present blue and white porcelain ginger jars to your near ones on this occasion.
Hand-painted glasses: Get your friends and family hand-painted wine glasses and let them celebrate New Year with some drinks and wine.
Flowers: One of the Chinese New Year gifts that your dear ones will appreciate is a basket of fresh flowers that represent rebirth and new growth. Some of the flowers you can choose are peony, azalea, and narcissus.
Gift baskets: Look for gift baskets that come with pretty blossoms and fruits like oranges and tangerines, and present them to your loved ones this New Year. These not only symbolize good fortune and prosperity but also serve as great home decor items during the New Year festival. Alternatively, a basket full of candies, peanut cake and crackers, fruit jelly, and cookies can make an exciting gift for this occasion.
Chinese paper lanterns: They are a great way to decorate homes on the New Year. You can choose the red lanterns that come with pictures of Chinese characters and animals like the dragon or rabbit. You should choose based on the animal represents that particular year in the Chinese zodiac calendar. Lanterns with floral motifs are a good choice for Chinese New Year gifts, as well.
Chinese abundance hangers: One of the popular gifts for this special occasion is a clay hanger that includes a gourd and a lotus flower. Such a hanger may also have a double fish symbol and the Kanji symbol for good fortune.
The Chinese consider the gourd to be a symbol of longevity and it protects one from negative energy. The gourd also stands for figure 8 which is said to be quite powerful in Feng Shui. The lotus flower is a symbol of the power and ability to rise even from the darkest moments in life. The double fish is a sign of wealth and prosperity. So, this stylish present is sure to be appreciated by your dear ones.
Gifts of money: A gift of money is something that elders in a family offer to juniors on Chinese New Year. There goes the tradition of gifting money in small red and gold envelopes called Lai See. Bright colors such as red and gold should be chosen because they represent good luck and prosperity.
Chinese money plants: These plants have leaves that look like the Chinese gold ingots used in ancient times. Such a plant is twisted in spirals to get rid of negative vibes and bring in positivity. Since the plant can endure hardship, you can gift it to your dear ones and wish them good luck and encourage them to overcome all problems in life.
Jewelry: One of the interesting Chinese New Year gifts is an exquisite piece of jewelry like a silver longevity pendant or a Chinese zodiac diamond necklace. You can choose a sterling silver pendant that has the Chinese character for a long life (Shou) inscribed on it. If you are aware of your dear one's zodiac sign, get her a diamond necklace that reflects the sign.
Keepsake boxes: A special keepsake box can make a great gift for one who is close to your heart. You can get that special someone a jewelry box with the Chinese love symbol engraved on its lid. Such a box can come with a mirror and velvet lining in the inner part of the box. If you look for such gifts online, you will be able to personalize them with the name of the recipient.
Happy Buddha statues or Jade carvings: This Chinese New Year, get your loved ones the statues of the laughing Buddha which is the symbol of prosperity. Alternatively, you can gift animal figurines like Jade horses, dragons, and elephants. Jade is the name of a deity in the ancient Taoist tradition. These can serve as beautiful pieces of home decor items.
Chinese porcelain fruit bowls and vases: Fresh fruits and flowers are widely used for home decor on this special occasion. So, Chinese porcelain fruit bowls and flower vases gifted on New Year can actually delight our loved ones. Alternately, you can present blue and white porcelain ginger jars to your near ones on this occasion.
Hand-painted glasses: Get your friends and family hand-painted wine glasses and let them celebrate New Year with some drinks and wine.
Flowers: One of the Chinese New Year gifts that your dear ones will appreciate is a basket of fresh flowers that represent rebirth and new growth. Some of the flowers you can choose are peony, azalea, and narcissus.
Gift baskets: Look for gift baskets that come with pretty blossoms and fruits like oranges and tangerines, and present them to your loved ones this New Year. These not only symbolize good fortune and prosperity but also serve as great home decor items during the New Year festival. Alternatively, a basket full of candies, peanut cake and crackers, fruit jelly, and cookies can make an exciting gift for this occasion.
Chocolate,Beginning on, January 23rd and continuing through February 6th, one of the most widely observed holidays on the planet Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, will be celebrated around the world.
Many centuries old, this most important of the Chinese holidays like so many important celebrations, sharing food and gifts with family and friends is central. Among the foods sweet delicacies (signifying sweetness and prosperity for the coming year) hold a special place. As the color of good luck, prosperity, and festivity, red is everywhere on Chinese New Year.
In honor of this most festive occasion, present fine chocolate holiday sweet treats presented in traditional Chinese New Year red and fuchsia wrapping.
These two elegant packages house delicious gourmet sweet delicacies within. The good fortune begins as soon as one opens the box and tastes the fine gourmet chocolates within.
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