2021 Lunar New Year Gifting for Kids | 2021 兒童禮物指南
Curated by Fête Chinoise Team
Edited by Lily Yang, Jennifer Lau, Cindy Tu
Translated by Xiao Tan
Photography c/o Featured Brands unless Noted Otherwise
Chinese New Year is one of the most memorable times of the year for children! How the occasion is celebrated shapes their understanding of and pride for their culture and tradition at an early age. While Chinese New Year for children usually means receiving red pockets, why not choose some unique gifts this year? Because many in our community will be socially-distanced, the act of giving a red pocket might not be possible. Send a gift that shows appreciation for what the occasion celebrates! While we’ve curated some traditional items and educational ones, we’ve also found great gifts created by brands to mark the occasion and the beginning of the Year of the Golden Ox. Take a look and be inspired.
春節是孩子們一年中最期待的節日！好的慶祝方式可以幫助他們加深對中國傳統文化的理解以及建立民族自豪感，比如給晚輩紅包祝福就是春節的傳統之一，以此表達對新年的祝福。但今年是特殊的一年，隔離使人與人之間的距離被拉大，人們很難一起團聚慶祝，孩子們也因此無法得到來自長輩的春節紅包。那麼我們為什麼不選擇更獨特的禮物代替紅包去表達節日祝福呢？我們展出了一些傳統文化和教學物品，同時也找到了一些品牌為迎接牛年而設計的禮物。請看一看，相信您會有所啟發。
Keepsake Item
Louis Vuitton. Cow Box.
For babies born in the year of the Ox, this is a great keepsake box for him or her. Chinese zodiac animals have great significance in Chinese culture and many believe it determines personalities and fates. Welcome your own or a friend's child with this thoughtful gift that marks their year of birth.
這個盒子對於在牛年出生的嬰兒來說是很棒的紀念品。生肖在中國民俗文化中具有重要意義，人們相信不同的生肖寓意著不同的個性和命運。用這份貼心的禮物去迎接自己或朋友的牛年寶寶吧。
$3050 CAD
Nobis. Little Ky Kids Bomber Jacket.
The Nobis Little Ky Kids Bomber Jacket allows your little ones to stay warm and stylish in harsh Canadian winters. Select the jacket in this bright red that symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and wealth in Chinese culture. It's the perfect colour for a Chinese New Year gift! If you are looking for a gift that gives back, remember to check out the miniature version of this jacket that dresses the bear in support of Sick Kids!
Nobis Little Ky鮮紅色飛行員夾克兒童版，保證您孩子在加拿大的嚴寒冬季擁有溫暖的同時不乏時尚。紅色在中國文化中代表著幸福、繁榮和財富，是最適合春節的禮物顏色。如果你正在尋找一個回饋禮物，請記得留意這件兒童夾克：它在給您孩子足夠溫暖的同時也支持了病童基金會。
$595 CAD
FENDI. Jersey junior girl T-shirt.
This cute tee from FENDI with a mini Mon Tresor bag print is certainly a fun reminder that she, along with all kids, are waiting politely for their red pockets! Don't forget to teach the kids a few more Chinese New Year phrases as a sign of respect when receiving red pockets from elders — even if it is virtual this year!
這件可愛的T恤和迷你Mon Tresor包都來自FENDI。這個小包寓意著她和所有孩子一起都在禮貌地等待著紅包。記得要多教會孩子在收到紅包時說的拜年吉祥話，即使今年是網絡拜年，這些吉祥話也能給長輩帶來被尊敬的感覺。
$380 CAD
Solly Baby. Saffron Wrap.
Reminiscent of traditional Chinese style baby-carriers, this is a great gift for new parents for their newborns. This fashionable saffron-coloured sling is made sustainably from certified Lenzing modal, an extremely soft and breathable material for the newborns. Just like the traditional Chinese style baby-carriers, Solly Baby’s wrap carrier fosters a sense of closeness between the mother and child, while allowing the parent to be hands-free!
這款時尚的中國傳統嬰兒背帶是給新晉父母最好的禮物。本款藏紅花背帶是由經認證的蘭精木代爾—一種柔軟和透氣的材料—製成，非常適合新生兒。和中國傳統的嬰兒背帶一樣，Solly的嬰兒背帶不僅可以讓父母解放他們的雙手，同時還可以增加孩子和父母們的親近感。
$65 USD
Shared Treats
Sugarfina. Year of the box bundle Candy box.
Bring home a box of goodies to celebrate Lunar New Year. In celebration of the year of Ox, Sugarfina crafted eight individual Candy Cubes filled with Chinese-inspired sweets like Lotus Flowers Candy and Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peel. We appreciate the creativity!
帶上美味的食物回家慶祝春節吧！為了慶祝牛年的到來，Sugarfina準備了獨具中國特色的方糖禮盒，每個禮盒有不同口味的八塊方糖，比如蓮花塘和橘皮黑巧克力。真是巧奪天工的創意！
$80 USD
Joyce Chen. Quick Sticks Training Chopsticks.
Chopsticks are essential for Chinese meals. This pair of training chopsticks are a great gift for babies to practice how to use the traditional Chinese utensil. Pick up a pair for kids to enjoy their rice and noodles starting on Lunar New Year.
筷子是中餐的主角。這雙專給孩子們使用的練習筷可以教會他們如何使用這一中國傳統器具。選一份這樣的禮物帶給孩子吧，讓他們從農曆新年開始學會用筷子享受米飯和麵條。
$15 USD
Learning through Play:
Pebeo. Artist Kid Easel Case.
Want to cultivate creativity and love for the arts in your child? The exposure of literature and arts is essential in guiding children’s development. China has a rich history of arts, especially in music, painting, literature and calligraphy. Try using this Pebeo’s Artist Kid Easel Case to inspire some culturally-inspired art around Lunar New Year themes like lanterns and red pockets -- a great activity for children while staying at home and engaging with their roots.
想培養孩子的創造力和對藝術的熱愛嗎？從小接觸藝術和文學對孩子的未來發展至關重要。中國是一個有著豐富藝術史的國家，特別是在音樂、繪畫、文化和書法方面。這款Pebeo小藝術家畫架套裝是用來激發孩子藝術文化最好的工具。孩子們的靈感可以來源於新年主題，比如燈籠和紅包。這是一個絕好的新春禮物，它讓孩子們待在家裡也能接觸到中國文化。
$50 CAD
Dot Line Curve. Touch & Trace Book.
Improve your children's early understanding of Chinese characters with this Touch and Trace book to allow them to recognize characters now! This pictorial visualization of Chinese characters introduces the importance of stroke order of Chinese characters to young children. Once they are more familiar with the composition of characters, they might be able to recognize simple words in greetings used at Chinese New Year!
這本兒童早教書可以讓孩子們在學前提升對漢字的理解的同時學會寫字。這本書以插圖的形式介紹了漢字的筆劃順序。如果孩子們熟悉了漢字的組合，他們就可以在新年賀詞中辨認簡單的文字。
$18 USD
Uncle goose. Chinese Blocks.
Baby blocks are essential in a toddler'’s toy box. The blocks are inscribed with both Chinese and English characters and colourful kaleidoscope stamps. These bilingual character blocks provide another creative early-stage learning experience of culture!
幼兒積木是幼兒玩具中必不可少的。這些積木刻有中英雙語文字以及五彩的萬花筒印花。這些雙語積木提供了一個極具創造性的文化早教體驗。
$45 USD
Miniland. Activity Abacus Multibase.
Did you know that the abacus served as a Chinese tool for calculation more than 2000 years ago? Children can play with Miniland Activity Abacus Multibase to be exposed to a simplified version of the abacus while developing their fine motor controls. It's a worthy addition to their toys that familiarizes children with math and a historically-respected counting instrument.
您知道算盤在兩千多年前就已經是中國的計算工具了嗎？孩子們可以通過把玩Miniland多元算盤玩具提升對細小物品的控制。這是一個十分值得購買的玩具，它可以讓孩子從數學和歷史的角度去熟悉這個令人尊敬的計算工具。
$39.98 USD
Habbi Habbi. STARTER SET + READING WAND - CHINESE.
Make reading fun. This language-learning set includes a reading wand and bilingual study books that helps children start to read Chinese in an interactive way. The silicone reading wand is an innovative tool for children to learn as they engage with the texts. This set will go well with the common wish for children during Chinese New Year: “May your studies flourish and progress 學業進步!”
讓閱讀變得有趣吧。這套語言學習集由閱讀魔杖和雙語學習書組成，它以互動的方式幫助孩子們開展中文閱讀。矽膠閱讀魔杖是孩子在接觸書本學習時的一種創新工具。這套學習集非常符合在新年期間對孩子們的普遍祝福：“祝你學業進步”！
$140 CAD
Lego. Chinese New Year Temple Fair.
Build a Chinese New Year street scene! Lego's Chinese New Year Temple Fair meticulously reflects the liveliness of common Chinese New Year celebrations in China. This 1000+ piece set captures the festival scene with the traditional Chinese temple, Chinese couplets hanging on trees, and crowds gathering in the New Year flower markets.
搭建一個屬於自己的農曆新年街景吧！樂高的“新春廟會”積木細緻地描繪了人們如何熱鬧地慶祝春節。這套1000多片的樂高捕捉了中國傳統寺廟、掛在樹上的春聯，以及人群聚集在新年花市的節日景象。
$159.99 CAD
Lego. Happy Childhood Moments.
If you're looking for a different Lego set that reflects an everyday experience of Chinese New Year from a child's perspective, Lego's Happy Childhood Moments is the answer. This animated scene showcases a day in a Chinese kindergarten class with children are celebrating this important day while at school. This can open up their imagination to ask questions about traditions and rituals around Chinese New Year.
如果您正在尋找一套與眾不同、能從孩子的角度反映春節的樂高玩具，那麼這套樂高的“快樂童年時光”積木就是最好的答案。這套樂高積木展示了中國幼兒園的一天，孩子們在學校裡慶祝這個重要的日子。這樣的場景可以激發孩子的想像力，使他們對春節的傳統和儀式產生好奇心。
$139.99 CAD
Togetherness
Yellow Mountain Imports. Bamboo Etched Reversible 19x19 / 13x13 Go Game Set Board (0.8-Inch) with Double Convex Melamine Stones and Bamboo Bowls.
Chinese New Year has always centered around reunion and gathering together. Teaching kids how to play a game is wonderful for family bonding so why not start with this traditional Chinese game called Xiangqi? It's a two-player strategy game that's fun for both the young and old.
春節總是意味著著闔家團圓，在相聚的時刻教孩子們玩遊戲對增進家庭關係非常有益。既然如此，為什麼不從中國象棋開始呢？這是一個兩人戰略遊戲，老少皆宜。
$150 CAD
Eyes that kiss in the corners by Joanna Ho.
As described in Joanna Ho's eponymous work, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is a picture book that teaches children to embrace and celebrate Asian-shaped eyes. This is a great read for children to embrace Asian culture especially as they learn about family traditions during this time of year. 1% of the net proceeds will be donated to the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation. The girl on the cover is also dressed in a red outfit — great for Lunar New Year's gifting!
Joanna Ho 的同名作品所述，《Eyes that Kiss in the Corners》這本圖畫書教會了孩子們接受並且讚揚亞洲形狀的眼睛。這是一本讓孩子們接受亞洲文化的好書，尤其是在春節這個了解家庭傳統的日子。這本書的1%淨收益會捐贈給 Indigo 愛閱讀基金會。此外，這本書的封面女孩穿著喜慶的紅色衣服——非常適合作為新年禮物。
$21 CAD
HOME FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR: A STORY TOLD IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE by Wei Jie
Spend time reading to kids during Chinese New Year. This bilingual illustrated book explains the cultural significance of the celebration and the rich history from which family traditions are drawn from. If you can read both Chinese and English, it's also a wonderful exercise to teach children both versions as they begin to draw connections between two languages.
在春節期間花時間給孩子們讀書吧。這本雙語插圖書解釋了慶祝節日的重要文化意義，以及豐富的家庭傳統歷史。如果你能同時閱讀中文和英語，那麼這本書將會是教會孩子兩種語言的最好練習，特別是孩子們正在建立雙語體系的時候。
$24.95 CAD
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