Celebrated for centuries, the Lunar New Year holiday is a time for renewing relationships, and there are plenty of ways to show friends and family how much you appreciate them.
Lunar New Year gifts are an ideal way to honor the people who have been there for you, no matter the distance. Not only can they be a lasting reminder of your friendship, but they can also be a token of how much you care.
If you want to make a significant gift for your loved ones, consider giving them something that reflects your relationship or symbolizes something important to them. From festive decorations to practical computer accessories, you can give lots of great things to your loved ones to make this special day even more memorable.
The 30 Best Lunar New Year Gifts
Choosing the right Lunar New Year gift can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. With a bit of thoughtfulness, you can choose a present that will surely be remembered for years. Here are our top 30 picks you can consider for the festive season.
1. Royal Kludge Keyboard
A quiet mechanical keyboard is one of the best Lunar New Year gifts for gaming enthusiasts. You can't go wrong with this RK61 wireless keyboard. The product features brown switches for noise-free typing and LED backlighting for that extra oomph.
Keys | 61 keys | Switch style | Hot-swappable mechanical switches Bwown Switch, Red Switch | Layout | 60% triple mode keyboards with wired/Bluetooth/2.4Ghz dongle connecting | Battery life | 13 hours with lightest backlit / 360 hours standby time |
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2. Autonomous Chair Recline
Consider an ergonomic chair for your workaholic friend this festive season. The Autonomous Chair Recline by Autonomous has adjustable features, including adaptive spine support.
Dimensions | 28” - 45”L x 28”W x 45” - 49”H | Seat height | 18” - 21” | Materials | Polyester fabric with molded foam interior and durable nylon plastic frame | Colors | All Black (Full Option); Cool Gray (Full Option) | Weight capacity | 250 lbs | Warranty | 1 year | Feature | Adjustable headrest, armrest, back tilt angle, seat height, footrest |
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3. FinerCrafts Standing Desk
Give your office warrior friend a standing desk, and take some load off of them. Such a desk is ideal for those working long hours. The furniture has a steel frame and dual motor for durability and noise-free operation.
Top dimension | Classic: 55"L x 28"W x 3/4"H Medium: 60"L x 24"W x 3/4"H XL: 71''L x 32"W x 3/4"H | Frame dimension | 40” - 73”L x 26.8”W | Height range | Without top: 27" - 48" With top: 28" - 49" | Materials | Warp-proof MDF wood, SPCC steel | Colors | Matte Black, Natural Maple, English Walnut | Weight capacity | 350 lbs | Warranty | 10 years |
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4. Lumicharge Wireless Charger
This wireless charger plus LED light is one of the best desk accessories for women, especially office-goers. The equipment is multifunctional, allowing consumers to use the lighting and charging features simultaneously. There are also many colors to choose from.
Dimensions | 8”L x 3”W x 6”H | Colors | Black, White | Materials | ABS Plastic | Input voltage | AC 100V 50/60Hz | Bulb type | LED | Level of brightness | 2 | Adapter | 9V/2A adapter included | Item weight | 3 lbs | Warranty | 1.5 lbs |
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5. Wistopht Filing Cabinet
Is your loved one lacking space in a home office? Help them store valuable docs in this double-layered filing cabinet! Made from solid steel, this cabinet has dividers for organizing files efficiently.
Overall imensions | 19.7"L x 11.8"W x 18.5"H x 31.1 lbs | Inner drawers | 9.37"W x 18.11"D x 2.76"H 9.37"W x 18.11"D x 9.65"H | Colors | Black, White, Gray | Materials | Cold rolled SPCC steel, powder-coating | Weight capacity | 220 lbs | Warranty | 1 year |
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6. Autonomous Chair Move
Another unique piece of furniture by Autonomous is the Autonomous Chair Move. This item is ideal for those working in small spaces. The stool has a weighted base to maintain balance and an adjustable height feature.
Product dimensions | 13”L x 13”W x 25” - 35”H | Seat dimension | 13”L x 13”W | Seat height | 25” - 35” | Range of motion | 30° | Materials | Polyester fabric with molded foam interior and durable nylon plastic frame | Colors | Navy Blue, All Black, Cool Gray, Evergreen | Weight capacity | 270 lbs | Warranty | 2 years | Feature | Adjustable armrest, back tilt angle and tension, seat height |
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7. WalkingPad Treadmill
The perfect gift for your gym rat friend has to be this foldable treadmill. This equipment is lightweight and compact, allowing users to store it under desks and beds. On top of that, it comes with a smartphone connection, where you can select speed modes through an app.
Dimensions | Unfolded: 56.9’’ L x 20.4’’ W x 4.9’’ H Folded: 32.5’’ L x 20.4’’ W x 5.4’’ H | Item weight | 48.5 lbs | Color | White / Black | Materials | Panel: ABS plastics | Power | 1 HP | Speed range | 0.3 - 3.7mph | Weight capacity | 220 lbs | Warranty | 1 year |
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8. Lamp Depot Corner Lamp
Surprise your loved ones by gifting them this aesthetic corner RGB lamp for the Lunar New Year! The equipment emits over a million hues with 300+ effects. It's also very lightweight and minimalistic.
Dimensions | 10.2"L x 8.3"W x 43.3"H x 5.5 lbs | Color | White | Materials | Aluminum, Silicone | Light colors | 16 millions colors & 300+ changing effects | Warranty | 1 year |
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9. Mount-It! Clamp-on Keyboard Tray
We all have that one friend with zero space on their desks. Help your messy friends out by gifting them this clamp-on keyboard tray. This space-saving product can be attached under any table, instantly maximizing the desk area.
Dimensions | 26.4" L x 11.8" D | Compatibility | With most keyboards on the market | Color | Black | Warranty | 10 years |
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10. Yaber Smart Projector
The best Lunar New Year gifts are thoughtful and memorable. Your friends and family can reminisce over old photos and videos with the help of this smart projector. The equipment features a stereo speaker and Bluetooth compatibility too.
Dimensions | 8.07” x 6.30” x 2.95” x 2.2lbs | Native resolution | 1280x720 | Brightness (ANSI lumens) | 135ANSI | Contrast ratio (FOFO) | 500:1 | Speaker | HiFi 3W |
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11. Lumicharge Charging Stand
Another considerate gift for Lunar New Year is a multifunctional charging dock, such as this Lumicharge stand. It comes with USB ports for phones and watches, alongside an LCD, to show the time and alarm.
Dimensions | 4.5” L x 2.5” W x 11” H x 1.5 lbs | Colors | Black | Materials | ABS high gloss metallic finish | Input voltage | AC 110V 50/60Hz | Brightness | 1200 lumens | Light colors | Daylight, Warm Light, Cold | Lamp lifetime | 50,000 hours | Warranty | 6 months |
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12. Lamp Depot Butterfly Lamp
Create a beautiful and bright ambiance at home on the Lunar New Year with this aesthetic butterfly lamp. The equipment has over 16 shades and four modes to choose from. Users can also adjust the brightness levels.
Dimensions | 4”L X 4"W X 50.4"H x 10.6 lbs | Materials | Iron, aluminum alloy | Color temperature | RGB / 4 modes: Flash, Strobe, Fade, Smooth | Brightness | 1625-1755 lumens | Power | 14W | Warranty | 1 year |
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13. Mount-It! Seat Cushion
Gifts for the Lunar New Year don't have to cost you a fortune, and this affordable memory foam seat cushion is proof. The ErgoActive cushion is perfect for those sitting for long hours. This product relieves pressure from the spine and hips, preventing chronic lower back pain.
Dimensions | 17.5" x 13.75" x 3" | Materials | Memory foam | Colors | Gray | Warranty | 10 years |
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14. Autonomous Ultra-Wide LED Desk Lamp
This ultra-wide desk lamp provides the night owls in the family with enough illumination to finish their work. There are four temperatures and five brightness levels to select from.
Dimensions | 31.5”L x 1.8”W x 35.4”H | Colors | Black | Materials | Die casting Aluminum & Metal | Input voltage | AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz | Brightness | 1200 lm | Light colors | 3000k, 4000k, 5000k, 6000k | Lamp lifetime | 50,000 hours | Item weight | 12.56 lbs | Warranty | 1 year |
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15. Autonomous Power Outlet
A power outlet is undeniably the best way to keep wires and cables organized. This multi-port outlet can be clamped onto any table, providing a mess-free way to charge all devices simultaneously.
Dimensions | 8.6"L x 5.7"W x 2.5"H | Colors | Black, White | Outlet specs | 12A, 125VAC, 60Hz, 1500W | Weight capacity | 26 lbs | Item weight | 2 lbs | Features | 03 US power socket (Flat prong plug) 02 USB charger socket 71 inches US power cord | Warranty | 1 year |
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16. FinerCrafts Monitor Arm
Good posture is much needed for workaholics, with this monitor arm elevating screens to eye level instantly. At the same time, this adjustable equipment also clears up space under monitors, allowing users to store keyboards, plants, and more underneath.
Dimensions | 38.66”W x 20.1”H | Extension | 20.63" | Colors | Silver, Dark Gray | Materials | Aluminium | Weight capacity | 17.78 lbs | Warranty | 3 years |
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17. MEE Audio Webcam
This ultra HD webcam is one of the best gifts for the Lunar New Year. The camera features 4K resolution and has a zoom button too. On top of that, the noise-cancellation microphone ensures clear audio during meetings.
Dimensions | 5”L x 2.5”W x 2”H x 0.4 lbs | Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | Field of view | 90° | Frame rate | 30 fps | Warranty | 1 year |
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18. Lamp Depot Touch Sensitive Lights
Give your best friend these wall lights in the shape of a cute honeycomb! Each comb can be controlled independently, allowing users to set individual colors too.
Dimensions | 4"H x 3.5"W x 1.4"D | Materials | Acrylic | Colors | White | Cord length | 59" | Voltage | 5V | Color modes | 13 fixed colors 3 dynamic modes: Colorful Slow-Change, Fast-Change & Monochrome Flash | Product weight | 0.2 lbs | Includes | 6 Modular Touch Sensitive Tiles+1 USB Cable+1 remote control | Warranty | 1 year |
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19. Autonomous LED Desk Lamp
The brand goes above and beyond when it comes to producing high-end lamps. This minimalistic model has a flexible neck that can be extended to cover more ground. It also allows over 50,000 hours of illumination.
Dimensions | 21”L x 3”W x 7.5”H | Colors | Black | Materials | Die casting Aluminum & Metal | Input voltage | AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz | Brightness | 600 lm | Light colors | 3000k, 4000k, 5000k, 6000k | Lamp lifetime | 50,000 hours | Item weight | 18 lbs | Warranty | 1 year |
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20. Magedok Portable Monitor
Get your busy loved one this portable monitor, and help them work on the go. This slim-designed product comes with dual speakers and an HDR screen with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Dimensions | 14.2” x 9.04” x 0.24” | Panel size | 15.6" | Resolution | 2560 (RGB) × 1440 | Display angle | 178 degrees | Product weight | 1.76 lbs | Supports | USB-C, standard HDMI, mini DP, & 3.5mm HP connectivity | Warranty | 1 year |
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21. Lumicharge Charging Dock
This universal dock allows users to simultaneously charge different branded phones and watches. You can place your phone both vertically and horizontally on the charging dock as well.
Dimensions | 4.5”L x 4”W x 2.5”H x 1.5 lbs | Colors | White | Material | ABS | Input voltage | AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz | Type | Twin UD pack Single UD pack | Warranty | 6 months |
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22. Lamp Depot Alphabet Clock
Gift your family this unique alphabet clock on the Lunar New Year. This modern equipment displays the time in 5-minute intervals. It's a minimalistic clock that blends in well with any desk setup.
Dimensions | 5.9"L x 2.7"W x 5.5"H x 0.3 lbs | Colors | Black, Blue, Silver, Yellow | Materials | ABS, Acrylic | Cord length | 41" | Warranty | 1 year |
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23. TREBLAB Massage Gun
Relieve the stress off of your friends by gifting them this handheld massage gun by TREBLAB. The product works on different intensity modes and has seven swappable heads targeting individual muscle groups.
Amplitude | 11mm | Intelligent mode | 10 min smart timing | Torque pressure | 0~7.5kg/cm | Charging time | 3h | Battery capacity | 3400mAh | Massage gun weight | 1.68 lbs | Include | 7 replaceable heads and 5 intensity modes | Warranty | 1 year |
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24. TREBLAB Wireless Earbuds
We have yet another TREBLAB product on the list, this time being compact earbuds. The product comes with hooks for easy wearing as well.
Dimensions | 1.3” x 0.9” x 0.8” x 0.14 oz | Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz | Bluetooth version | 5.0 | Signal range | 33 feet / 10 m | Playtime | Up to 4 hours + up to 6 additional charges with a charging case | Water resistance rating | IPX4 | Colors | Black, White | Warranty | 1 year |
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25. R-Go-Tools Vertical Mouse
This ergonomic mouse comes with a vertical grip, providing gamers and workaholics relief from long-term strain. The best feature is how it blinks to signal users when they should take breaks from playing/working.
Dimensions | 4.33” x 3.66” x 3.11” | Weight | 6.14 oz | Cable length | 1.6m / 5.25ft | Connection | USB Wired - Plug and Play | Compatibility | Mac, Windows, Linux | Resolution (DPI) | 500-1500-2000-3500 | Hand | Right / Left | Length of hand | Medium: 165 - 185 mm Large: above 185 mm | Function | 5 buttons, scroll wheel | Warranty | 2 years |
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26. The Office Oasis Desk Organizer
Available in three different colors, this multifunctional organizer helps de-clutter desks. The product has a solid bamboo base reinforced with a magnetic attachment.
Dimensions | 13.5"L x 3.25"W x 3.75"H | Colors | Natural/ Brown/ Black | Materials | Bamboo base with N52 NiCuCi magnets ABS plastic organizing compartments Non-Slip Silicone Feet | Include | 2 Tall tray 1 Short tray 1 Phone stand 1 Medium tray 1 Post-it holder 1 Magnetic Grid | Warranty | Lifetime |
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27. KERDOM FelixKing Chair
Further down the list, we have this ergonomic chair by KERDOM. This furniture has an adjustable back and armrest, including lumbar protection in the middle. The seat is made from a breathable mesh material.
Dimensions | 20"D x 8"W x 18"H | Seat height | 15.4” - 18.9” | Materials | Back: Double woven nylon mesh Seat: High-Density (40 ILD) foam Base: Anodized aluminium Frame: Impact-resistant polymer | Colors | Black, White | Weight capacity | 350 lbs | Warranty | 1 year |
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28. The Office Oasis Monitor Stand
Lunar New Year gifts should be practical and long-lasting, just like this bamboo monitor stand. Reinforced with durable steel legs, this stand can support up to 100 lbs. It also has space underneath for storage.
Dimensions | 16.5"L x 10.5"W x 4.25"H | Materials | Bamboo | Colors | Black, Brown, or Natural | Weight capacity | 100 lbs | Item weight | 10.5 lbs | Warranty | 5 years |
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29. Maztermind Chinese Chess
Our penultimate pick for the day is this traditional Chinese chess board. The product is crafted beautifully from authentic walnut wood and has bronze pieces. This gift is undoubtedly the best Lunar New Year gift set.
Dimensions | 322mm x 362mm x 16mm x 2.7kg | Materials | Walnut wood, PU leather, brass | Contents | 1 chessboard, and 32 chess pieces | Warranty | 6 months |
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30. Airthereal Flame Aroma Diffuser
Give your home a warm ambiance with this unique flame aroma diffuser by Airthereal. This set features LED flames and adjustable mist settings. It also comes with three light effects.
Dimensions | 7.87” x 3.15” x 4.92” x 1.75 lbs | Rated power/voltage | 10W/DC5V | Water tank capacity | 200ml | Atomization amount | 15 - 25ml/hr | Timing setting | 60/180/360 minutes | Warranty | 1 year |
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Tips on Getting Lunar New Year Gifts
It's the Lunar New Year, and you know what that means - time to start thinking of gifts for friends and family! Gift-giving is an honored way to show your love and appreciation, but what are the things you need to keep in mind when shopping?
Personality
Take into account the personality and interests of your family and friends when choosing a gift for the Lunar New Year. If they are an avid reader, a book is a great present. On the other hand, if they are fitness fans, home gym equipment or a set of weights could be ideal.
If they spend time seated at a desk, consider getting something ergonomic and thoughtful, such as a supportive chair or an electric standing desk.
It can also be a good idea to consider any superstitions that some may have. Certain presents, such as clocks and handkerchiefs, are considered unlucky in Chinese culture and should be avoided.
Cost
You don't need to break the bank to afford a Lunar New Year gift box. Choose presents that fit your budget but still make a meaningful and memorable impression. Practical items, such as home furniture or cool desk accessories for gamers, are affordable and memorable.
Practicality
If you know the person well enough, think about the ergonomic aspects of a Lunar New Year gift set to ensure they will be comfortable with it. This could be headphones, a mouse, other electronic devices, and more.
Gym equipment or an ergonomic chair would make a great gift that could be used for staying in shape and working.
Picking Lunar New Year Gifts for Loved Ones
Celebrating the Lunar New Year is a long-held tradition that many friends and family look forward to every year.
Consider Usage
Whether you're looking to buy a convenient Lunar New Year gift box or a more elaborate set, there is something to suit everyone's budget and taste. Of course, you can go traditional and present edible items, like a sumptuous Chinese feast, but if you're looking for something more practical, consider computer accessories or desk gift ideas.
Go Traditional
Maybe you're looking for items specific to the festival, such as a Lunar New Year gift set. These products often contain traditional decorations and symbolic treats that honor the Chinese culture, such as lanterns and a prosperity cake.
Gift-giving Etiquette Rules to Follow During the Lunar New Year
Celebrations in Chinese cultures are filled with joy and tradition, with one of the hallmarks of the Lunar New Year holiday being the thoughtful gifting of presents to your loved ones. To make this token of thanks feel extra special, understanding the etiquette associated with giving during this festive period is key.
Colors
Red is the primary color of choice for Lunar New Year gifts, both for its symbolism and bright, positive aspect. There is vast scope for creativity in this area, with shades varying from bold and energetic orange and yellow to calming shades of pink.
However, black and white are considered inauspicious, so it's best to avoid picking items in those colors.
Timing
It's lucky to receive gifts on the first day of the celebration, as it's seen as a way of wishing health and prosperity throughout the year. However, many gifts are saved until the end of the holiday to represent an excess of good fortune.
In terms of unlucky choices, it's best to avoid giving knives and scissors as presents since these items can be seen as symbolizing the severance of personal relationships.
Mindfulness
When choosing a gift for the Lunar New Year, usage is probably the most crucial factor. Gender-specific items, such as desk accessories for women or an organizer, can be practical and well-timed.
As a rule of thumb, practicality is preferred to extravagance. Furthermore, it's essential to be aware of superstitions and cultural taboos. Creating an atmosphere of good luck with your gift is a great way to show consideration.
Conclusion
Shopping for the perfect Lunar New Year gifts doesn't have to be a difficult task. As long as you take the time to consider the receiver’s personality, lifestyle, and preferences, it's possible to find a unique and memorable item that your friends and family will truly appreciate.
The Lunar New Year is the perfect time to express your care and appreciation to those who matter, so with that in mind, go for it!