This Lunar New Year celebrates the Year of the Snake. Each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals. The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are often thought to be intelligent, graceful, and mysterious, with a strong ability to strategize and adapt to challenges.
The snake is also associated with deep thinking, elegance, and a sense of calm, but it can also symbolize caution and secretive tendencies. In Chinese culture, the snake represents renewal and rebirth, aligning with its natural cycle of shedding its skin and emerging anew.
The Year of the Snake begins January 29 (eve is January 28th) and continues for 15 days. It is traditional to exchange bright red money envelopes symbolizing good luck, happiness, and health for the new year. Traditional foods are eaten and special gifts to friends and family are exchanged showing appreciation and respect for the receiver, while also bringing luck to the person giving and the loved one receiving the gift.
Here are some ideas for Lunar New Year gifts to celebrate the Year of the Snake:
Charlotte Tilbury Lunar New Year Kiss of Mystery Satin Shine K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick – $51.00
The award for most beautiful packaging has to go to Charlotte Tilbury for this Lunar New Year Kiss of Fortune Matte Revolution Lipstick. The Kiss of Mystery shade is still available on the Charlotte Tilbury website. The warm, mauve pink comes in the brand’s signature satin shine formula.
Buy NowSephora Favorites Year of the Snake Skincare Set – $79.00
This is one of Sephora Favorites best kits. It has luxury brands like Cle de Peau and La Mer so that you can try their skincare if you were ever curious. It also contains a staple MAC Cosmetics lip pencil and hair oil.
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum
– 0.23 oz/ 7 mL La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizer
– 0.23 oz/ 7 mL Clarins Total Eye Lift
– Beautyblender® Ruby Red
– 0.1 oz/ 1.4 g MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Cork
– 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Cle de Peau Beaute Precious Gold Vitality Mask
– 0.3 oz/ 10 mL Tatcha The Water Cream
– 5 x Treatments Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
– 0.5 oz/ 15 mL Vegamour HYDR8 Weightless Repair Hair Oil
– 1.5 oz/ 50 mL Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Swarovski Snake Bracelet – $169.00
The creative design is split between an adjustable gold-tone plated chain and a red cord for luck. A snake motif is crafted from Swarovski Zirconia in varying shapes, and with a single Swarovski Crystal Pearl wrapped within its tail. The perfect gift to celebrate rebirth and vitality this Year of the Snake.
Buy NowThe Mini Strathberry Leather Tote Bag in Oxblood – $790.00 at Holt Renfrew
Strathberry had a moment when Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted with one of their signature styles at one of her early walkabouts. These bags are handcrafted in Spain using the finest quality leather. The “quiet luxury” bags are more affordable than many top tier brands, and are arguably of a higher quality, at least according to internet guru Tanner Leatherstein.
Buy NowPurdys Guardian Gift Tin, 130 g – $20.00
This elegant tin is decorated with twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac and is filled with 18 lucky pieces of solid milk chocolate Gold Coins and Lunar New Year Miniatures. Purdys is a Canadian brand that uses sustainable cocoa. Their chocolate is high quality and delicious and this is a thoughtful hostess gift.
Buy NowLEGO Good Fortune – $119.99
Build iconic symbols of good fortune with your family. Inspire kids to learn about cultural traditions through building objects symbolizing love, good health, prosperity and joy. This set features two build options for the fan. Once you finish, you can recreate the set with a new look.
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