Lunar New Year Card Messages — Handwritten Note

Lunar New Year — celebrated as Chinese New Year, Seollal in Korea, Tết in Vietnam and in many other communities — is a time for family reunions, red envelopes and wishes for luck and prosperity. A handwritten note carries those wishes beautifully.

Choose a wishes, red-envelope thank-you or reunion-dinner template, decorate with red lanterns and envelopes, and download it.

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How to write a lunar new year note

Wish health, happiness and prosperity — common themes of the festival.
Mention the zodiac animal of the new year.
Red and gold are traditional lucky colours.
Thank elders for red envelopes and blessings.
Add a greeting in the recipient's language if you know it.

What to write in a Lunar New Year card

For friends

“Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a year full of laughter, good luck and delicious dumplings.”

For family

“Wishing our family health, happiness and togetherness in the new year.”

For elders

“Wishing you good health, long life and peace in the year ahead. Thank you for all your blessings.”

For your boss

“Happy Lunar New Year! Thank you for your leadership. Wishing you success and prosperity.”

For employees

“Thank you for your hard work this year. Wishing you and your families a prosperous new year.”

For clients

“Wishing you a prosperous Lunar New Year and continued success in our partnership.”

For colleagues

“Happy New Year! May the year bring you good fortune, health and lots of happy moments.”

For children

“Happy New Year! May your red envelope be full and your year be full of fun.”

Short lunar new year messages

Happy Lunar New Year!
Wishing you luck and prosperity.
Health, happiness and good fortune to you.
May the new year bring you joy.
Gong hei fat choy!

Copy any of these onto the note above, then make it personal with a name or a shared memory.

Lunar New Year note templates

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Happy Lunar New Year

Dear [Name], Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you and your family good health, happiness and prosperity in the Year of the [Animal]. Best wishes, [Your Name]

Thank you for the red envelope

Dear [Name], Thank you for the red envelope and your kind New Year wishes. I hope the new year brings you joy, luck and lots of time with the people you love. With thanks, [Your Name]

Family reunion

Dear [Name], Thank you for welcoming us to your reunion dinner. The food, the laughter and the company made it a perfect start to the new year. Happy New Year, [Your Name]

When is Lunar New Year?

It falls on the new moon between late January and mid-February. Celebrations traditionally last around fifteen days, ending with the Lantern Festival.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a Lunar New Year card?

Wish them good health, happiness and prosperity in the new year, and mention the zodiac animal of the year.

What is a common Chinese New Year greeting?

"Xīnnián kuàilè" (Happy New Year) in Mandarin and "Gong hei fat choy" (wishing you prosperity) in Cantonese are widely used.

How do I thank someone for a red envelope?

Thank them for the red envelope and their kind wishes, and wish them joy and luck in the new year.

Why are red and gold used?

Red symbolises luck and joy, and gold represents wealth and prosperity.

Is Lunar New Year only Chinese?

No. It is celebrated across many cultures, including Korean Seollal and Vietnamese Tết.

Which elements suit the note?

Red lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks and sparkles.

What do you write to elders at Lunar New Year?

Wish them good health, long life and peace, and thank them for their blessings and red envelopes.

What do bosses write to employees for Chinese New Year?

Thank them for their hard work and wish them and their families a healthy, prosperous new year.

More handwritten notes

Each occasion has its own message templates, page styles and decorations.