Are candles a welcome gift in China?
I'd like to deliver some candles to a friend in China who hosted me at his place as a Christmas gift. (I know it is a bit late, but I guess for a non-Christian it doesn't really matter…) Candles came to my mind because someone from there was very fascinated about the candles in a picture which I sent to him.
Is this a good idea and if so, what do I have to consider so I don't break the Chinese-gift-law? (Or do I break the rules by sending candles?)
Can you give me an advice in how the candles and the wrapping should look like and how many candles should be in the package? I'd go for 6 unicolor red-ish candles wrapped in fancy Christmas wrapping paper. Is this ok?
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Is candle a good gift for Chinese?
Candles. Do not give candles as presents because candles are also associated with rituals for the dead. If you are invited to a funeral, a much better choice is to do what Chinese people themselves do\u2014give cash to the grieving family.What do candles represent in China?
Lamps and candles in Chinese literature symbolise hope, happiness and homesickness.What gifts should you not give in China?
Chinese Gift Taboos- Sharp Objects \u2014 Cut Off Relationship. ...
- The Number 4 \u2014 Sounds Like Death. ...
- Shoes \u2014 Evil. ...
- Handkerchiefs \u2014 A Symbol of Saying Goodbye Forever. ...
- Clocks \u2014 Bad Luck. ...
- Pears \u2014 Parting. ...
- Cut Flowers \u2014 Presents for Funerals. ...
- Umbrellas \u2014 Break Up.
Do Chinese use candles?
Today the usage of candles in China is very popular, particularly during the holiday seasons. The most important of all traditional Chinese holidays is Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. On the last, 15th day of Spring Festival, candles are lit outside houses as a way to guide wayward spirits home.Gift Giving in China
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