Year of the Tiger: The 21 Best Lunar New Year Gifts – Billboard

2022-05-28 23:49:28 By : Mr. Bruce zhu

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this festive roundup of gift ideas for any kind of budget.

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It’s officially the Year of the Tiger! If you’re not familiar with Lunar New Year, which officially kicked off Feb. 1, the annual celebration — also known as Chinese New Year — follows the lunar calendar. It contains 354 days, versus the 365-day Gregorian calendar that you might be more familiar with.

2022 represents the Year of the Tiger, an animal that symbolizes strength, power and prosperity in the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese zodiac is separated into 12 astrological signs that are governed by different animals like the tiger, rat, snake, horse, ox and monkey. The astrological calendar repeats itself every 12 years, which means that there are a lot of people who were born in years that correspond with the tiger. (Of course, you don’t have to be born during a tiger year to get a gift.) In China, where Lunar New Year celebrations can last up to 16 days, the color red represents happiness, success, vitality, beauty and good luck, which is why most Lunar New Year products feature red coloring.

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Below, find a curated list of 21 gift options for Lunar New Year.

This adorable case features a Japanese lucky cat design with a wrist strap and lanyard. The textured, 3D phone case is made with soft TPU and silicone.

Channel the Year of the Tiger in this Adidas Lunar New Year ribbed crew neck T-shirt. The jersey tee features a festive Trefoil graphic and is available in sizes ranging from 3XS-XL.  Also featured in the collection: Lunar New Year Superstar Shoes, a quiltlike zipper jacket, a bomber jacket and this fleece-lined, allover print pullover jacket.

While it’s not technically a Lunar New Year release, the wavy design makes the Nike Air Max Plus sneakers perfect for the new year.

Give the gift of a Shining Tiger Charm for Lunar New Year. This particular design commemorates the Year of the Tiger, but you can get the charms in any of the signs in the Chinese zodiac. Each charm is finished in 14k gold plating with brilliant-cut, clear cubic zirconia eyes.

Protect your eyes from the sun with a stylish pair of Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses dedicated to the Year of the Tiger. The gold, metal frame UV sunglasses feature black nylon fiber temples and adjustable nosepads for a secure fit.

Start the year off on a sweet note. Sugarfina’s Lunar New Year 8-Piece Bento Box makes a nice gift for candy lovers who like variety. They’re selling out quickly, so be sure to move fast. The bento box has candies and gummy bears individually packaged in cute little boxes. For more sweet gift ideas, check out Sugarfina’s Lunar New Year 2-Piece Box set ($23).

For tea lovers, these porcelain tea cups from World Market celebrate each sign in the Chinese zodiac. The cups are sold separately and feature adorable illustrations of the 12 animals in the zodiac.

Looking for a full tea set? This vibrant set comes with a teapot and six teacups packed in a beautiful cloth bag.

Chilly weather means stocking up on cozy clothes like this graphic hoodie from Coach. Made from cotton and polyester, this tiger hoodie features a kangaroo pocket on the front, and it’s on sale for 65% off the regular price.

Make a splash in a pair of Hunter rain boots. These waterproof, eco-friendly boots are made from natural vegan rubber with recycled polyester lining and insoles. The outer portion of the boots are finished with a large logo print celebrating the Year of the Tiger.

The Marc Jacobs Year of the Tiger Tote Bag makes a fierce statement. This polyester-cotton bag features a classic tiger stripe color block jacquard design that symbolizes “challenge and imagination.” The tote bag includes a top zip closure and removable adjustable strap.

Give the gift of good luck this year with this cute little plush. Printed on the front of the 7-inch tiger plush are the words “Hu Nian Ji Xiang,” which loosely translates to “good luck and good fortune” for the new year.

Jewelry makes a nice gift idea no matter the time of year. This specially designed Lunar New Year-inspired necklace from Salvatore Ferragamo couples a gold tiger pendant with a tiny red charm. The necklace is one of the pieces in Ferragamo’s Lunar New Year capsule collection, which integrates designs from Chinese artists Sun Yuah and Peng Yu, who created a special print inspired by the Year of the Tiger.

A red lip never goes out of style! Dior’s Lunar New Year Limited Edition Set collection includes three Rouge Dior lipsticks and two Rouge Dior colored lip balms.

Speaking of makeup, this collectible powder compact from Estée Lauder is a unique gift option. It contains refillable Perfect Setting Powder (available in the five different shades) that comes in an intricately designed compact.

Want to turn heads? The Tory Burch Tanya the Tiger Bag is a playful but festive accessory that can be paired with a simple pair of jeans and a shirt. The leather, zipper closure bag showcases Tanya the Tiger wearing a charming monogram knit with matching gold buttons.

Another tiger-inspired design from Marc Jacobs, the Year of the Tiger Joggers feature an interchangeable, orange “M” at the sides rendered in a contrasting tiger motif.

These Lunar New Year-inspired socks are a great gift option for less than $20. The socks are made from a blend of soft cotton yarn with a terry cushioned sole and ribbed leg for added comfort.

Alcohol is synonymous with New Year celebrations, but this beautifully designed Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Tiger limited-edition scotch is the kind of bottle that you’ll want to keep on display rather than drink. The special Lunar New Year Blue label bottle was illustrated by Chinese artist Shan Jiang.

Rastaclat bracelets are inspired by music, action sports and street culture. The company released a 12-piece Lunar New Year Collection of bracelets featuring red braided styling, gold lourex and a gold circular ball featuring 12 animals of the zodiac. Each bracelet represents a different animal and comes packaged in an exclusive box outfitted with the entire zodiac calendar.

Can’t forget about Versace. The Italian fashion line also dropped a collection for Lunar New Year 2022. This soft, cotton hoodie features an exclusive tiger motif embroidered on the chest along with the Versace logo. This hoodie is available in multiple sizes ranging from XS-6XL. Add a pair of Lunar New Year La Greca Sweatpants to complete the look.

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