In preparation for the start of our New Year's celebration, I have been working on planning the menu, shopping at a nearby Asian grocery store to pick up some specialty items that I can't find locally, and of course, decorating our home! We are decking out our dining room for the occasion, so I thought today I would share with you 10 Great Ideas for Chinese New Year Decorations!
Chinese New Year Decorations: Printable Decor!
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Paper Lanterns
When we were in China in 2009 during the Lunar New Year celebration- there were red paper lanterns hung from every street light, and in every doorway! So we purchased these four lanterns to use in our own home during our trip. You can find similar
Chinese paper lanterns
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Adorn the Doors with Couplets
It is traditional to hang Chinese couplets on your front door bearing messages for good fortune, happiness, and prosperity for the coming year. When family members and guests pass through your door during Chinese New Year visits- your good wishes will welcome them!
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Create a Hong Bao Tree
Hong Bao (red envelopes) are filled with “lucky money” and given by adults to the children in the family.
While my kids are all looking forward to seeing their Hong Bao placed at their seat at the table, I decided it would be fun to create a “money tree” too, just by using my hole punch to make a hole in each envelope and then hang them from a metal tree stand we already owned (You can find a similar one here This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ). Of course you can do this using a tree branch propped in a tin bucket too!
Hong Bao
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Add Oranges to Your Table
Oranges represent luck and wealth, and therefore you will find many New Years tables laden with oranges, tangerines, and clementines!
Use Silk Placemats
Red or gold silk placemats decorated with images of bamboo or dragons make a beautiful addition to a dining room table! We found ours in China, but you can find some in local home goods stores!
Chinese New Year Decorations: Kids Crafts
Origami is a traditional and beautiful art form. You can use paper folds and markers to celebrate the Year of the Dog using these instructions found over at Red Ted Art.
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Will you be celebrating Chinese New Year this year?
Rosa Eaton says
When I want to download I have to sign up for the email. I’m already receiving the email so I can get the downloads. Can you fix this so I don’t have to continually put in my email???
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Anne says
Where did you find the metal table top tree? Would love to find one like that!
Thanks!