The Ultimate Gift Guide for Chinese New Year 2025

Chinese New Year, marking the Year of the Snake in 2025, is a time to honor traditions, share joy, and extend blessings to loved ones. Selecting thoughtful gifts can enhance the festive spirit and convey heartfelt sentiments. Whether you seek culturally rich presents or modern interpretations, this guide offers a curated selection to inspire your gift-giving.

1. Timeless Art: Xiang Li’s Chinese Empress Collection

Celebrate the New Year by gifting exquisite art that embodies history and elegance. Xiang Li’s Chinese Empress Collection features high-quality canvas reproductions of original paintings, each narrating the stories of influential Chinese empresses. These artworks symbolize strength, wisdom, and grace, making them meaningful additions to any home.

• For Family Members: A portrait of Chinese empress can inspire leadership and resilience.
• For Friends: A quality canvas piece represents renewal and harmony, perfect for close companions.
• For Children (and Adults): A very cute panda mug or ornament for the Chinese New Year  
• For Yourself: Adorn your space with a vibrant giclée print featuring empresses, infusing your environment with cultural richness.

Explore the Chinese empress collection at our store to find the piece that resonates with your loved ones, and our special Panda collection for your everyday joy. 

2. Traditional Red Envelopes with a Modern Twist

Red envelopes (hongbao) are customary gifts symbolizing good fortune. Elevate this tradition by incorporating creative elements:

• Gift Cards: Include a gift card to a favorite store or restaurant inside the envelope.
• Personalized Notes: Add a heartfelt message or a cherished photo to make it more personal.
• Artistic Touch: Pair the envelope with a small art piece from Xiang Li’s collection, such as a beautifully designed notebook.

This blend of tradition and personalization adds depth to the gesture. Check out some of these red envelopes from Amazon. 

3. Zodiac-Inspired Gifts

The Snake, representing wisdom and elegance, is the zodiac animal for 2025. Gifts reflecting this theme include:

• Jewelry: Snake-themed accessories offer a subtle nod to the zodiac.
• Home Decor: Decorative items that can bring auspicious energy to the home.
• Apparel: Clothing featuring snake motifs allows for a fashionable celebration.

These items honor the zodiac sign and add a festive touch. Check out Amazon's Chinese New Year products such as these.

4. Gourmet Food and Beverage Gifts

Sharing delectable treats is central to Chinese New Year celebrations. Consider these gourmet options:

• Tea Sets: A traditional Chinese tea set paired with premium teas makes for a soothing gift.
• Assorted Snacks: Gift baskets filled with Chinese New Year Treats offer a variety of festive flavors.
• Fine Spirits: A bottle of Baijiu, a traditional Chinese liquor, is perfect for toasting to the new year.

These culinary delights cater to the festive palate and are ideal for sharing. One of our favorites is this tea set. 

5. Personalized Cultural Gifts

Adding a personal touch enhances the significance of a gift:

• Custom Calligraphy: Commission a piece featuring the recipient’s name or a meaningful phrase in Chinese calligraphy.
• Engraved Jewelry: Items like the Chinese Zodiac Snake Keychain combine elegance with personal significance.
• Photo Albums: Create a scrapbook of shared memories, celebrating past New Year festivities.

Personalized gifts demonstrate thoughtfulness and cultural appreciation. Perhaps it's an opportunity for you to play with brushes and learn Chinese calligraphy. Check out this calligraphy brush set.

6. Practical Gifts with Festive Flair

Functional gifts that embrace the festive spirit include:

• Planners: A Chinese New Year Themed Planner helps organize the year ahead.
• Kitchenware: Items like the Chinese Zodiac Snake Figurine are both practical and decorative.
• Wellness Products: A set of Aromatic Herbal Teas promotes health and relaxation.

These gifts are useful and align with the themes of prosperity and well-being. Our Chinese empress and Guanyin themed notebooks have long been bestsellers. 

7. Children’s Gifts

Delight the younger ones with engaging and educational presents:

• Traditional Toys: The Chinese Zodiac Snake Plush Toy offers hours of fun.
• Educational Books: Titles like Bao Bao Learns Chinese Vol. 1 introduce language and culture.
• Craft Kits: A DIY Lantern Making Kit allows for creative expression.

These gifts combine fun with cultural learning, enriching the festive experience for children.

Celebrate the New Year with Thoughtful Gifting

This Chinese New Year, let your gifts reflect the joy and richness of the season. Whether you choose timeless art, zodiac-themed treasures, or personalized keepsakes, each present can carry a message of love, gratitude, and hope for the year ahead.

Explore Xiang Li’s Chinese Empress Collection and more at Xiang Li Art Store to find a gift that tells a story and creates a lasting impression. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with meaning, beauty, and tradition—shared through the perfect gifts.