Lunar New Year is a time for celebration with loved ones. Families come together to share in a feast, enjoying symbolic foods that aim to boost luck, prosperity and stability for the upcoming year. For example, braised short ribs (galbi-jjim) in South Korea or sticky rice cakes (bánh chưng/bánh tét) in Vietnam. This year it falls on February 17, which will also mark the Year of the Horse.
According to the Chinese zodiac, the Horse represents confidence, responsibility and a free spirit. The Chinese zodiac calendar also follows five elements, which rotate just like the animals. For example, 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse.
To celebrate, artisans and companies from around the world are releasing limited-edition versions of their staple products and delicious gourmet snacks. From shareable candy sets to luxe cookware, here are our favourite gifts for Lunar New Year.
Shop these limited-edition Year of the Horse gifts
Year of the Horse Stoneware Salad Plate
This majestic-yet-playful horse plate is a great on-theme addition to your Lunar New Year table setting. Hand-glazed with a folk-art inspired design, this is the perfect size for serving appetizers, snacks or dessert.
Price: $17.95shop now
Year of the Horse Zodiac Candy Tasting Collection
This carefully curated box includes 12 unique candies made by artisans from around the world. Each one corresponds to the personality trait of a zodiac animal, like the sour tangerine-flavoured Lucky Stars for the high-spirited, active and cheerful Horse.
Price: $38.00shop now
Enameled Cast Iron French Oven with Horse Lid, 5-Qt.
Featuring two horses running wild and free on the lid, this is the perfect statement piece for your Lunar New Year dinner. It’s great for preparing traditional soups, stir-fries and braises, and also works beautifully for culinary classics like risotto or pot roast.
Price: $299.99shop now
Lunar New Year Loose Leaf Tea Tin
Serving fragrant teas to family and friends are a shared tradition across the different countries and cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year. This beautiful keepsake tin holds a naturally sweet blend of Bai Mu Dan white tea with rose petals and lychee flavouring.
Price: $48.00shop now
Year of the Horse Chopsticks & Rest Set
From the renowned Malaysian pewter house comes this elegant pair of chopsticks accented with two sculpted horses. This set also comes with a beautiful horse chopstick rest, designed to represent strength in stillness.
Price: $120.00shop now
Year of the Horse Chocolates Collection
To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, Chocolat de Kat tapped Budapest-based illustrator Enikő Eged to design the cover for this box of truffles. Indulge in one-of-a-kind flavours like Coconut White Rabbit, Szechuan Dark and Mandarin Cake.
Price: $33.00 for box of 9shop now
Oiva / Musta Tamma Teapot
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with this whimsical teapot from the famed Finnish design house. It features a ceramic strainer and a wooden handle made from certified maple wood.
Price: $169.00shop now
Year of the Horse Sancai Celebration Chili Oil
This unique chili oil is infused with high-quality ingredients chosen for their symbolic flavours and colours. It features Sichuan green peppercorn, white pepper and aged Premium Ping An Chen tangerine peel to represent the famed green, white and amber glazes of Tang Dynasty ceramics.
Price: $25.00 USDshop now
Lunar New Year Stoneware Serving Bowl
A big part of ringing in the Lunar New Year is enjoying a meal with loved ones. Add extra festivity to your gathering with this beautiful stoneware bowl, perfect for holding traditional candies and lucky fruit.
Price: $106.99shop now
The Lunar New Year Quencher®
Sip in style with this limited-edition tumbler. Perfect for the Year of the Fire Horse, the design features an illustration of a stallion in Sumi-style inkwork. Of course it also includes all the features from their classic ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler; double-wall vacuum insulation and a leak-proof lid.
Price: $65.00shop now
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Limited-edition bottles to celebrate the Year of the Horse: Commemorate the upcoming Lunar New Year with these beautiful special-edition wines and spirits from labels like Hennessey and Rémy Martin.










