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The Best Lunar New Year Gifts to Welcome the Year of the Dragon

Written by Jennifer Heilbron

The Lunar New Year for 2024 will fall on Saturday, February 10th, entering the Year of the Dragon. In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with an earth element and an animal sign. 2024 will be the Year of the Wood Dragon. The dragon is considered to be one of the most powerful and luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac. As a way of inviting prosperity and luck, friends and family often gift small items like money or food as tokens of appreciation and well-wishes.

The “Lucky Red Envelope” filled with fresh, crisp, new bills is the most well-known gift of Lunar New Year, but we rounded up some other fun gifts that honor the tradition of passing best wishes for happiness and good fortune (oh, and we have an amazing Lucky Red Envelope for you, too).

Oh, and if you want to send a great gift instantly, Evite has a beautiful selection of Lunar New Year eCards to choose from (and add eGift cards to seamlessly)!

Gifts for the Lunar New Year

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Intention Candle

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Not just for the Lunar New Year but for every day, I love the idea of lighting a candle and saying a small mantra or setting an intention for myself.

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Year of the Dragon Cookie Cutters (Set of 6)

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33.00

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For the baker in your life, these cookie dough cutters are symbolic of the 2024 Lunar New Year. Perhaps gift this with your favorite family sugar cookie recipe and a new baking sheet!

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Lunar New Year 2024 Graphic Tee

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21.59

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For the too-cool tween or teen, this graphic tee combines traditional illustration with a little edge. Lots of options for colors!

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Scratch Off Fortune Cards

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7.99

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These 2024 Year of the Dragon fortune cards reveal “winner” or “special winner” and are printed with words or proverbs that imply good wishes or expectations for the new year.

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Tea Gift Box

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32.49

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This beautiful handmade tea set includes three 4 oz teas, a metal tea strainer and 10 tea bags. Perfect for sipping on a cold winter day while you welcome in the goodness of the new year!

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Year of the Dragon Tote

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9.75

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For your friend in the city or the friend who’s much better about bringing their own bags to the grocery store than you are. The graphic is young and fun and a perfect nod to the Year of the Dragon.

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LEGO: Lunar New Year Set

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71.99

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Move over, Star Wars! This Lunar New Year Set is truly stellar! This set features buildable golden ingots and a Mouton peony flower that offer symbolic wishes for wealth, prosperity and happiness.

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Red Cord Good Luck Bracelet

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13.00

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Red cord bracelets are said to represent luck, friendship and love, and even offer protection. Priced just right, unisex and adjustable, this is another one to add to your list!

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Peppa’s Chinese New Year

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4.80

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I love this book not just as a gift, but for my kids or even for their classroom to learn a little bit about the Lunar New Year told through the world of Peppa, everyone’s favorite precocious pig. :)

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Year of the Dragon Coloring Book

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7.99

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There’s nothing I love more than coloring while watching television before winding down. This is perfect for those in your life who could use a little inspiration as we enter the Year of the Dragon.

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Year of the Dragon Drawstring Bag

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10.99

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This drawstring bag is bright and cheery and honors the holiday but also serves as a perfect tote for your yogi friend or gym buff!

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Lunar New Year Band for Apple Watch

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39.81

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How fun is this! For the friend that lives for their Apple Watch to track their steps (hand raised here!), this is a great way to help them stand out from the crowd and celebrate the new year.

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2024 Lucky Red Envelope

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7.00

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If you’re looking to stick to tradition, a Lucky Red Envelope filled with a monetary gift is the way to go! Just look how beautiful this 2024 dragon one is!

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Jennifer is a writer, mom of 3 and shopaholic. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, 3 sons and endless amounts of Amazon deliveries.

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