Blossoming Moments: Your Guide to Flowers and Gifting in China

Explore the art of floral gifting with iweiyi.com! From seasonal blooms to thoughtful presents, our blog shares tips, trends, and inspiration to help you celebrate life’s special moments with flowers delivered across China.

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Chinese New Year in China: Meaning, Traditions, and the Best Flowers & Gifts to Send

Posted in: Florists, Flowers, Festivals, Gifting Guides & Etiquette:, Occasions & Milestones, Corporate & Business Gifting, City & Province Guides, Numbers & Color Symbolism, Chocolate & Sweet Gifts, Fruit Baskets & Hampers, Sympathy & Condolences, Chinese Culture 101

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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most important holiday of the year in China. If you only remember one festival to celebrate with someone in China, this is it. While January 1 is recognized as the “Western New Year” (元旦), Chinese New Year is the moment that truly feels like a fresh start for most Chinese families: it is the time for reunion, blessings, new beginnings, and heartfelt wishes for luck, health, and prosperity.

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New Year in China (December 31 & January 1): How It’s Celebrated, What to Send, and How It Differs from Chinese New Year

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In China, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) and January 1 (New Year’s Day) are widely recognized as the “Western New Year” (元旦, Yuándàn). It is a modern celebration centered on countdowns, friends, city lights, and fresh-start energy. However, it is important to know one key cultural detail: for most Chinese families, the “real” New Year—emotionally and traditionally—is Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), which follows the lunar calendar and carries much deeper customs and family meaning.

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Christmas in China: How It’s Celebrated and What to Send

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Christmas (圣诞节, Shèngdànjié) is not a traditional Chinese holiday, yet every December it adds a warm, festive glow to many Chinese cities. Shopping malls sparkle with décor, cafés play seasonal music, and international schools, offices, and expat neighborhoods organize gatherings. For customers living abroad, Christmas is a perfect moment to send flowers and gifts to friends, family, colleagues, or partners in China—and this guide shows exactly how to do it well.

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Thanksgiving in China: How It’s Celebrated and What to Send

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Thanksgiving is not a traditional Chinese holiday, but it has quietly found a place in China’s big cities and international communities. Restaurants host seasonal menus, international schools organize “Friendsgiving” activities, and many families with overseas ties enjoy a cozy dinner at home. For customers abroad who wish to share gratitude with loved ones in China, thoughtful flowers and gifts make the occasion warm and memorable—even without turkey and football on TV.

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Black Friday in China: What It Means for Shoppers—and Smarter Gifting Alternatives

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Black Friday is world-famous in North America and Europe, but in China it is a minor event. Chinese consumers focus far more on the November shopping festivals that happen earlier in the month, especially 11.11 (Singles’ Day). If you live abroad and want to surprise someone in China around late November, this guide explains how Black Friday is perceived locally and how to choose flowers and gifts that actually fit the Chinese calendar.

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Single’s Day (11.11) in China – The Shopping Festival That Started as a Joke

Posted in: Florists, Flowers, Festivals, Gifting Guides & Etiquette:, Occasions & Milestones, Chinese Culture 101

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Every year on November 11, China celebrates what is now known as the world’s biggest online shopping festival. It is called Singles’ Day (光棍节, guānggùn jié) because the date 11-11 looks like four single people standing together. What began as a playful day for young, unmarried people has been completely transformed by Chinese e-commerce platforms into a national “buy everything today” event. For foreigners who have family, friends, or partners in China, understanding this day helps you choose...

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Halloween in China: How People Celebrate and What to Send

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Halloween (10/31) is not a traditional Chinese holiday, yet it has become a lively, city-friendly celebration across China—especially in shopping malls, theme parks, international schools, university campuses, and nightlife districts. For many, it is a chance to dress up, share spooky-cute snacks, and take colorful photos for social media. If you live abroad and want to surprise someone in China, this guide explains how Halloween is enjoyed locally and which flowers, cakes, and gifts make the...

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Mid-Autumn Festival in China: Meaning, Traditions, and How to Send the Perfect Gift

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The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, Zhōngqiū Jié) is one of China’s most beloved family celebrations. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is at its roundest and brightest. For many families, the round moon symbolizes reunion, completeness, and good fortune. If you live overseas and want to surprise someone in China, this guide explains the festival’s story, modern customs, mooncakes, and culturally thoughtful gift ideas—so you can celebrate with confidence.

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Dounan Flower Market (Kunming): Inside Asia’s Largest Flower Hub

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Dounan Flower Market (斗南花卉市场) in Kunming, Yunnan, is widely regarded as Asia’s largest fresh-cut flower trading center. Thanks to Kunming’s year-round springlike climate and Yunnan’s vast growing areas, Dounan became the country’s primary gateway for roses, lilies, carnations, chrysanthemums, and hundreds of other varieties destined for homes and businesses across China.

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Teacher’s Day in China (September 10, 2025): Meaning, Traditions, and Gift Ideas

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Every year on September 10, China celebrates Teacher’s Day (教师节, Jiàoshī Jié) to recognize the dedication and impact of educators. If you live abroad and want to send appreciation to a teacher in China, this 2025 guide explains the cultural background, appropriate flowers and gifts, and practical etiquette so your gesture feels warm, respectful, and memorable.

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Chinese Valentine’s Day (Qixi Festival): A Romantic Tradition Worth Celebrating

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In China, love has its own special day steeped in legend, history, and heartfelt tradition—the Qixi Festival (七夕节), often called Chinese Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, this year it falls on August 29th. For couples, it’s a day to express love, devotion, and appreciation—much like Valentine’s Day in the West, but with a deeper cultural and romantic story behind it.

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Gifting Chocolates in China: Brands, Traditions, and Tips

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Chocolate gifting is a universally sweet gesture—but in China, it’s more than just a treat. With rising appreciation for quality chocolates and a growing culture of gift-giving, chocolates have carved out a meaningful space in modern Chinese celebrations, relationships, and business exchanges. Whether you're sending a romantic gift to a loved one or looking to impress during Chinese festivals, understanding the local preferences and gifting customs can help you make a more thoughtful and...

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