{"id":13612,"date":"2022-12-19T12:23:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=13612"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:23:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:23:49","slug":"chinese-new-year-greetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/chinese-new-year-greetings","title":{"rendered":"Send Good Luck and Prosperity with These Chinese New Year Greetings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-couples-happily-holding-some-sparklers.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinese New Year greetings: 2 couples happily holding some sparklers\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-couples-happily-holding-some-sparklers.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-couples-happily-holding-some-sparklers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-couples-happily-holding-some-sparklers-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a new calendar year approaches, it\u2019s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunar New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a holiday all about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happiness and prosperity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, filled with rich colors and cultural <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year traditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll share a few of those standout traditions and themes from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunar New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll also share some popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese New Year greetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with ideas for thoughtful messages you can send to loved ones or close friends who are celebrating the holiday.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Celebrating Chinese New Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year, also known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Festival<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ch\u016bn ji\u00e9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese culture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is an exciting celebration for those who celebrate it, since it symbolizes new hope, prosperity, and an opportunity for a fresh start. The holiday begins with the first new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20 and lasts for two weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most memorable aspects of Chinese New Year is the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinahighlights.com\/travelguide\/chinese-zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese Zodiac<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which gives us the \u201canimal of the year.\u201d This rotates on a 12-year cycle, so 2022 was the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year of the Tiger<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and 2023 will be the Year of the Rabbit. Each animal has its own characteristics and cultural significance, and it\u2019s believed that those traits are transferred to those born during that year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another familiar sight during Chinese New Year is the color red. People often wear red-colored clothing at this time of year, as it\u2019s said to symbolize prosperity and protect against evil spirits. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red envelopes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">h\u00f3ng b\u0101o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or lai see in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are another common sight \u2014 these are filled with money and given to loved ones to wish them <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the year ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these key elements of Chinese <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year celebrations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes it easier to know what to say and how to celebrate alongside others. You\u2019ll find the color red dominating Chinese New Year cards, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year greetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often mention new starts, prosperity, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Traditional Chinese New Year Greetings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13615\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/family-celebrating-the-Chinese-New-Year.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinese New Year greetings: family celebrating the Chinese New Year\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/family-celebrating-the-Chinese-New-Year.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/family-celebrating-the-Chinese-New-Year-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/family-celebrating-the-Chinese-New-Year-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any cultural holiday, there are traditional sayings and greetings that have been popular for many years. For Chinese New Year, you\u2019ll find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular Chinese New Year greetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written in both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know the preferred language of the person you\u2019re writing to, use greetings and sayings from that language. If you\u2019re not sure, ask them if they have a preference or opt for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it\u2019s the official standard language of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the most widely spoken within the country. In other countries, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the go-to language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you share some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional Chinese New Year wishes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some of the most commonly used greetings for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Happy New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x\u012bn ni\u00e1n ku\u00e0i l\u00e8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or san <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nin<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fai lok<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Wishing you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happiness and prosperity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">g\u014dng x\u01d0 f\u0101 c\u00e1i<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gong hei<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat choy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Wishing you New Year goodness \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X\u012bnni\u00e1n h\u01ceo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u65b0\u5e74\u597d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. May everything go well for you \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">w\u00e0n sh\u00ec r\u00fa y\u00ec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. May all your wishes come true \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">x\u012bn xi\u01ceng sh\u00ec ch\u00e9ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Wishing you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sh\u0113n t\u01d0 ji\u00e0n k\u0101ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Hoping for a promotion at every step \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">b\u00f9 b\u00f9 g\u0101o sh\u0113ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u6b65\u6b65\u9ad8\u5347<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Wishing you lots of luck and profits \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d\u00e0 j\u00ed d\u00e0 l\u00ec<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. I hope that all you do goes smoothly \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y\u012b f\u0101n f\u0113ng sh\u00f9n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the year ahead \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">g\u014dng h\u00e8 x\u012bn x\u01d0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. May your family be filled with happiness \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">h\u00e9 ji\u0101 x\u00ecng f\u00fa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Wishing you abundance and prosperity \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ni\u00e1n ni\u00e1n y\u01d2u y\u00fa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. May wealth come pouring in \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">c\u00e1i yu\u00e1n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> g\u01d4n g\u01d4n (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. May your business flourish \u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sh\u0113ng y\u00ec x\u012bng l\u00f3ng<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Thoughtful Messages for Loved Ones for Chinese New Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandarin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cantonese<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you want to send a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year greeting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in English, there are lots of great ways you can celebrate the holiday and wish your friends, neighbors, or family members well. Here the list continues of some of our favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year greetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Wishing you a very <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy Chinese New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Happy New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, [Name]! I hope you have an amazing year ahead of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. May the year ahead bring you happiness, joy, and fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. I hope you have a year filled with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good fortune<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Sending you lots of good vibes for the year ahead!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. I wish you all the best for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Wishing you a New Year filled with love and happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. I hope this year brings you luck and prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. Wishing you a joyful New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. May all your dreams come true this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Sending you all my love for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. I hope this year is filled with exciting new opportunities for you, [Name]!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. It\u2019s going to be a great year, [Name]!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. May you get everything you wished for this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. Wishing you a year filled with hope and joy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30. May the New Year bring you prosperity and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good fortune<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31. I hope you have a prosperous New Year, [Name].<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Share Your <\/b><b>Chinese New Year Greetings<\/b><b> with These Stylish Cards<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13618 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-lanterns-for-the-Chinese-New-Year.jpeg\" alt=\"Chinese New Year greetings: red lanterns for the Chinese New Year\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-lanterns-for-the-Chinese-New-Year.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-lanterns-for-the-Chinese-New-Year-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-lanterns-for-the-Chinese-New-Year-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to wish someone a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is with a Chinese New Year card. Our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>online cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are perfect, as you can create something personal, then schedule it or send it in just a few clicks \u2014 without worrying about anything getting lost in the mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of our digital <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/new-years-cards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>New Years cards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be customized, so you can change the layout, colors, and fonts. Our photo cards give you space to share a beautiful family photo to really make your recipient smile. After you\u2019re done designing, you can add your own personal greeting or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year wishes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find the perfect<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/chinese-new-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Chinese New Year card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this year, here are some of our favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Coral Lantern Trio Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13614\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13614\" class=\"wp-image-13614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Coral-Lantern-Trio-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Lantern Trio Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Coral-Lantern-Trio-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Coral-Lantern-Trio-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: aticnomar designs &amp; art<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love the simplicity of this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/coral-lantern-trio\/white\/chinese-new-year\">Coral Lantern Trio Card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It features those classic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunar New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> colors, but still feels contemporary and fresh. There\u2019s space on the front for your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wishes, or you can use one of the wording ideas we shared above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lucky Coins Card<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13617\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13617\" class=\"wp-image-13617 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucky-Coins-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Lucky Coins Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucky-Coins-Card.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lucky-Coins-Card-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Bonjour Berry (photo courtesy of Angela &amp; Evan Photography)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate Chinese New Year in style with this<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/lucky-coins\/red\/chinese-new-year\">Lucky Coins Card<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The coins on the front symbolize a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charm, and you can include a smiling photo of your family alongside them. On the reverse, there\u2019s plenty of space for a message, poem, or longer New Year greeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Horned Dragon Invitation<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13616\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13616\" class=\"wp-image-13616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Horned-Dragon-Invitation.jpg\" alt=\"Horned Dragon Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Horned-Dragon-Invitation.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Horned-Dragon-Invitation-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Lisa Travis<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\">planning a party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/horned-dragon\/red\/chinese-new-year\">Horned Dragon Invitation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wonderful match. Include your party details on the inside of this colorful card, with a traditional or modern greeting on the front. Not hosting an event? No problem \u2014 simply customize the wording to turn it into a fun <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunar New Year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> card instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wish Your Loved Ones a Very <\/b><b>Happy Chinese New Year<\/b><b> with These Greetings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year is a time for celebration and excitement. Use these traditional and modern <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chinese New Year greetings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you share the love, wish your loved ones well, and send <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the year ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complement your heartwarming greetings with a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/chinese-new-year\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Chinese New Year card<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to match. Browse our collection, choose a design that matches your personal style, then customize it to create something special. Send it to your loved ones and surprise them with your personalized message for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good luck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good health,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prosperity in the year ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a new calendar year approaches, it\u2019s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year. It\u2019s a holiday all about happiness and prosperity, filled with rich colors and cultural New Year traditions. 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