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Qixi Gift Guide

Meaningful gift ideas to express love and appreciation on Chinese Valentine's Day.

Traditional Gifts

🥜 Seven Treasures Lunjia

Traditional snack with seven ingredients, symbolizing good fortune and blessings.

🌸 Fresh Flowers

Peonies for wealth, roses for love, lotus for purity.

🍵 Tea Set

A beautiful tea set for sharing quality time together.

🧧 Red Envelope

Filled with money for blessings of prosperity and luck.

Romantic Gifts

  • • Jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, rings)
  • • Personalized items (photo albums, custom items)
  • • Chocolates or gourmet sweets
  • • Designer perfumes or skincare sets
  • • Matching couple clothing or accessories
  • • Handmade crafts or cards

DIY Gift Ideas

  • • Write a love letter in Chinese
  • • Cook a special homemade meal
  • • Create a scrapbook of memories
  • • Make beaded bracelets together
  • • Plant a tree or flowers together
  • • Compile a playlist of meaningful songs

Gifting Etiquette

  • • Present gifts with both hands for respect
  • • Wrap gifts in red (color of luck and joy)
  • • Avoid white or black wrapping (associated with mourning)
  • • Give in odd numbers (even numbers are for funerals)
  • • Include a thoughtful card or message

The Thought Counts

The most meaningful gifts come from the heart. Whether it's a simple handwritten note or an elaborate surprise, the love and effort you put into it is what truly matters on Qixi Festival.