Year 2017 will be the Year of the Rooster, and the Chinese will welcome this new Lunar Year on January 28, 2017. To help you and your family celebrate this most important Chinese festival, ChinaSprout has created this special page packed with information and authentic products. Now you can enjoy the Chinese New Year as millions of Chinese do around the world. Xin Nian Kuai Le!
Exciting New Year Products
Books About Chinese New Year
These colorful books about the Chinese New Year explore the holiday's origins and show how Chinese celebrate around the world. We have fascinating choices for all ages!
Chinese New Year Cards
Red and gold are prominent colors in Chinese New Year greeting cards, as red symbolizes happiness and gold means wealth. See which holiday cards best suit your loved ones.
Red Envelopes
During the celebration, younger family members would ketou (kowtow) to people of older generations. Children showing this respect were rewarded with red envelopes (hongbao) holding New Year's money (yasui qian).
Lanterns
Lanterns lit the night of the 15th day of the first lunar month were said to help see the gods by torch light. Each family constructed an elaborate paper lantern for this purpose. Now you can do the same.
Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance
Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance is a remarkable combination of performance arts and athletics. Usually performed by two people, it takes years of training to dance in public! Join the fun with these non-professional costumes.
Chinese New Year Wall Decor
In China, favorite decorations during the New Year are the Good Luck character and New Year greeting children and couplets. Find them with our decorations for the New Year!
