Lunar new year

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Tangerines and oranges are usually set in bowls around New Years symbolizing good luck and wealth. There's a linguistic pun in the word "tangerine" because it sounds like "good luck" in Chinese.

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Ferrero Rocher Chocolates

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"I'm not sure why I always see Ferrero Rocher chocolates in the Tray of Togetherness, but my guess it has something to do with the gold wrappers being associated with wealth or fortune. Anyway, I find them to be one of my favorites of the candy tray and pretty much acceptable for all occasions!"

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Chinese Zodiac chart paper cut

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"There are a wide variety of paper decorations for the New Year, but my favorite are the intricate paper cuts. This one is a traditional zodiac chart, but you can find them with just about any design. Other popular paper decorations are one with the lucky Chinese character "Fook" or fortune on them."

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Chinese Red Envelopes

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"Most every youth loves to receive "lucky money" on the new year! My family gives it on other special occasions as well. I usually try to hit the Sanrio store to get Hello Kitty versions, but you can find them in a wide variety of styles with any number of popular children's characters on them."

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Chinese dragon/lion dance costumes

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"My favorite part of Chinese New Year celebrations is watching the dragon dance. It's intense and dramatic with colorful dancing dragons, drums and cymbals, firecrackers, and people parading after it."

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Paper Lanterns: 16 inch hanging Saturn lantern with red floral print

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"Bright red paper lanturns of all different shapes and sizes are a traditional Chinese New Year decoration, and can be hung indoors and outdoors. I think this one from Asian Lanturns is pretty and quite affordable! Hang them in bunches!"

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Fire Crackers Decoration

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"The Chinatown dragon dance parade is one of the most exciting parts of the celebration where colorfully crafted dragons will dance from store to store, lighting firecrackers in order to drive away evil spirits and bring properity and good luck. This item is just a paper decoration, but you can find real firecrackers in all of the usual places."

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Tray of Togetherness

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"“The Tray of Togetherness” (chyuhn haap) is a candy tray, typically in the shape of an octagon, that you fill with dried fruits and candies for guests and relatives. I found this one as part of an IKEA collection, but the more traditional trays are available in Chinatown shops. Each food is symbolic for various types of good fortune. My mom always put a red envelope (lucky money) in the center."

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Red And Blue Floral Paper Lanterns

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"Botanical designs and floral patterns give round paper lanterns fresh appeal. The signature lighting in Asian homes and festivals for centuries, paper lanterns today provide casual lighting solutions for everyday decor as well as special occasions. Round silhouette with bamboo framing."

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Year of the Rat red envelope

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"The beautiful red envelopes are great gifts for this holiday season and for 2008, the Year of the Rat. Simply place gift cards or cash inside the intricately laser-cut envelopes and give them to your loved ones. For weddings, the envelopes are perfect party favors and place cards."

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hannspree plush pig tv

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"just admit you're a pig, then give her a tiny hanspree tv that SHE can watch, since your xbox is hooked up to the one in the living room"

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feng shui desk set

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"Sometimes (okay, maybe all the time) you need some extra positive vibes at the office, and no less so if your office happens to be at home. Or if you just happen to like the cute tchotchkes."

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Orla Kiely Sparkle Cashmere Cropped Cardigan

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"It's typical to wear something red and something new during Chinese New Year. The color scares away evil spirits and bad fortune."

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Chinese New Year Chocolate Coins

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"I often see these in the Tray of Togetherness. I don't think it has any traditional symbolism, but generally is in hopes of a "sweet" year of fortune."