2024 welcomes the Year of the Dragon! The dragon is the fifth in the twelve-year cycle of animals in the Chinese Zodiac Calendar. Individuals born during the year of the dragon are known to be charismatic, intelligent, confident, powerful and are naturally lucky and gifted. In everything that they do, they tend to do it to the best of their ability with high standards.
Our Lunar New Year gifting brings to life a range that celebrates red, gold and good fortune through the abundance of chocolates and edible gifts.
What are the most popular Lunar New Year Gifts?
Edible blooms are particularly popular for Lunar New Year gifting where alcohol and chocolate are common gifts to give. Selecting the perfect gift can be an art in itself so let us handle the hard part.
Lunar New Year Choc-Dipped Strawberries - Belgian milk chocolate dipped strawberry gift box with the finest milk chocolate and created fresh daily.
Lunar New Year Mumm Tower - Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a bottle Mumm plus a delicious hamper filled with a combination of savoury and sweet treats.
Lunar New Year 48 Bouquet - An abundance of 48 stunning gold Belgian milk chocolate hearts to celebrate a Lunar New Year 2024
Important Chinese New Year dates
The most notable dates of the Lunar New Year 2024 are these three days:
- Chinese New Year's Eve on February 9th, 2024.
- Chinese New Year's Day on February 10th, 2024.
- The Lantern Festival on February 24th, 2024.
What animal represents the 2024 Chinese New Year?
The wood dragon represents the year 2024. The year awaits elements of power, vigour, and charm. Those born in the Year of the Dragon are thought to possess these qualities as well; these people are usually born leaders who encourage and inspire others.
Why are gifts exchanged on Chinese New Year?
It's tradition that people will give New Year gifts so they can pass on their best wishes. It is an act of respect and gratitude in Chinese culture. The main themes is abundance and good fortune of having plenty to eat, hampers or edible gifts is the perfect gift exchange or accompaniment to red envelopes.
What are lucky colours?
The use of colours when choosing appropriate gifts is very important during the Chinese New Year period. There is a reason why the envelopes given are red because this is considered to be a very lucky colour! The colours red, yellow and gold are all very lucky colours, so this is why the decorations used during the Chinese New Year tend to feature these colours prominently.