Since this year's Chinese New Year falls on January 22, you still have time to think of gift ideas to start a promising year.
There are thoughtful and meaningful items you can give to your family, friends, and colleagues.
First, there are curated baskets that have auspicious items which are available to many grocery stores, like delicious spreads such as Nian gao (tikoy), Peking Duck, Yee Sang Salad, Yang Chow, Noodles, and Steamed Fish.
Of course, who will forget the special tikoy to celebrate Lunar New Year? A box of tikoy will go a long way as this sticky treat gives hope for the continued bond or strong relationship of the family or between friends.
When celebrating the new year, may it be in Filipino tradition or Chinese, who doesn't want to receive money? Ang pao or red envelop symbolizes good luck and wards off evil spirits.
If you cannot physically give the ang pao, then, by all means, you can send the red envelope digitally - through e-money.
Wait, there's more! In Chinese cultures, tea drinking has been ingrained and is a perfect gift for this season.
There are various types of teas that are readily sold in groceries and specialty tea shops.
For a safer option, you should go for green or black tea, or better know your family or friend's preference for you to get the special tea that blends to their tasting.
Lastly, many lucky items serve particular purposes in Chinese culture that go well with money luck, and well-being.
You can give animal items from the 12 Chinese Zodiac to your family and friends that can bring good luck to their household.
