When is Lunar New Year 2027? Saturday 6 February

Lunar New Year falls on the new moon between 21 January and 20 February, and celebrations traditionally run for fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival.

Red envelopes of money are the best-known gift, usually from older relatives to children and younger, unmarried family. When visiting, people often bring oranges or tangerines, tea or a box of sweets, all linked with luck and sweetness in the year ahead.

In Chinese tradition, a few gifts are best avoided: clocks, anything sharp such as knives or scissors, and sets of four, because of what each is associated with.