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Lunar New Year Gift Guide: 10 Gifts for the Year of the Horse

The year of the horse is all about moving confidently toward new goals. Our Lunar New Year gift guide channels that spirit into festive pieces to share with loved ones.

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Meyme Nakash

 |  February 12, 2026

In Chinese tradition, each year is associated with one of 12 animals, forming the Chinese zodiac. These animals are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, and snake. While the Chinese Zodiac is different from the traditions of Western astrology, both reinforce the idea that the time of your birth impacts your personality traits. What’s more, each animal carries its own significance, reflecting the energy of that year. 

Last year was the year of the snake, representing change and letting go of past versions of ourselves, much like a serpent sheds its skin. The year of the horse, symbolizing constant movement and dynamism, gives us the momentum to finally take action and turn our dreams into reality. Those born under this sign are known for their confidence, energy, and adventurous spirit, all the traits we need to carry us through 2026.

To celebrate this exciting transition, we’ve rounded up 10 Lunar New Year gifts that will mark the occasion and elevate gatherings with loved ones. 

10 Lunar New Year Gifts

Louis XIII: Lunar New Year 2026 Horse Edition

What better way to toast the Lunar New Year than with Louis XIII Cognac? And not just any Louis XIII, but a limited-edition release that honors the year of the horse. Its coffret was designed by Chinese artist Liu Lihong, and features a horse and Hippeastrum flowers, created using traditional Chinese stamp techniques. Together, these motifs are said to promote good fortune, a theme that’s especially fitting for a year of new beginnings. 

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Don Julio 1942 Lunar New Year of the Horse

This bottle is a vibrant, colorful take on one of the most iconic tequila expressions: Don Julio 1942. It retains the tall, narrow silhouette of the original, rendered in red, with an abstract horse design in gold, red, and blue. It’s a fabulous gift to mark the Lunar New Year, combining the horse’s powerful symbolism with the brand’s legacy. 

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La Maison du Chocolat Year of the Horse Macaron Gift Box

Attending a Lunar New Year celebration? This macaron gift box from La Maison du Chocolat is just as sweet as it is on-theme. It includes 12 chocolate-filled macarons in a variety of flavors, from pistachio to passionfruit and caramel, housed in a lovely red box with a horse design on the front.

Diptyque Lunar New Year Custom Gift Set

Diptyque, the beloved fragrance brand behind iconic scents such as Baies and Orphéon, is blending Parisian elegance with Chinese design through its limited-edition Lunar New Year gift box. Designed by Chinese artist Zinan Lam, the box showcases Lamei flowers and a magpie flying in the distance, both symbols of renewal and prosperity. You can choose two products from a selection of candles, lotions, and hand soaps to include, giving you the flexibility to personalize your gift. 

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Jellycat Festival Horse 

The Jellycat festival horse is an adorable plush toy that will encourage little ones to partake in this year’s Lunar New Year festivities. It intentionally uses red for the body and gold for the mane and hooves to showcase the colors associated with this holiday.  

Montblanc Year of the Horse Notebook

This festive notebook is a sophisticated gift from Montblanc, the German brand known for its luxury pens. The cover features a whimsical sketch of a galloping horse and an ink pen that appears to be doodling it, blending the zodiac with its heritage in crafting pens. It’s the perfect Lunar New Year gift for someone who appreciates fine stationery.

David Yurman Lunar New Year Amulet

David Yurman offers a fabulous collection of zodiac jewelry, and this amulet pays special tribute to the 2026 Chinese zodiac. It highlights a horse in motion with diamond star accents surrounding it. The pendant has a functional bail, which means you can customize it with small charms and add it to either a necklace or bracelet. 

Jade Trau Horseshoe Charm

There’s nothing subtle about this horseshoe charm from New York City-based fine jewelry brand Jade Trau, but it’s certainly a more inconspicuous way to channel the horse into your jewelry. It has a contemporary design, adorned with various sizes of brilliant-cut diamonds for added dimension. It’s a fabulous modern talisman for someone who wants to embrace the horse’s symbolism on a daily basis. 

Baccarat Horse Figurine

Home décor is a wonderful gift for special occasions like the Lunar New Year. This horse figure from Baccarat, the legendary French crystal brand, will make for a wonderful addition to their tablescape. It features the silhouette of a horse in motion, bringing its dynamic spirit to their home with an elegant twist. 

L’Objet Horse Napkin Holders

These L’Objet napkin holders are beautifully crafted to elevate Lunar New Year and year-round dining experiences. Each set comes with four napkin holders, plated in 24K yellow gold. It’s presented in a nice box that’s ready for gifting. 

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