Elegant designs, adorable characters, and a touch of interactivity – there’s a little something for everyone
2025 is serving up a festive double whammy – before we’ve barely put away the Christmas wrapping paper, it’s already time to start hunting for red packets for an early Chinese New Year. Think red everything, family feasts, a buffet of high-calorie snacks, the perfect excuse for a shopping spree, and most excitingly, free cash – but only if you’re single.
We’re here to make your red packet hunt a breeze, rounding up ones that bring joy even before the envelope is unravelled.
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How often do you come across red packets that have designs that actually move? Featuring vibrant, dynamic lenticular prints of fish that seem to swim right off the paper, Ode to Art’s 2025 red packets are a visual feast. Plus, they come elegantly tucked in a sleek sleeve – talk about high production.
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If you’re looking to break away from red packets plastered with traditional Chinese New Year idioms and colours, then Wheniwasfour has got you covered with their adorable Snake and Ladders-inspired red packets. These playful designs are a nostalgic throwback – with whimsical illustrations in vibrant colours, they’re sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
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You may have heard about the recent KFC x Mofusand collaboration that has gotten everyone stuffing their faces with fried chicken just to get their hands on the merchandise. And it’s not just plushies and stickers that patrons can look forward to collecting with each cereal chicken box or cereal chicken burger set meal they devour – they will be getting a set of exclusive Mofusand red packets too. The designs are kept simple, featuring classic Chinese phrases paired with the feline star. Fastest eaters first – designs are available till February 18, 2025, only.
Elegant crowd, this one’s for you. Lingerie brand Perkbykate has crafted delicate red packets adorned with beautiful hand-painted peonies. Centered around the Chinese character of the year, 媛, symbolising connection and femininity, these red packets are a perfect mix of grace and meaning. To snag these beauties, simply spend $88 and above.
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The Prosperity burger is back once again, but this year, there’s something extra special in store. McDonald’s is treating Sanrio fans to a limited-edition collection featuring characters Cinnamoroll and My Melody. To start things off, they're releasing red packets for the Chinese New Year celebration, available with the purchase of each Prosperity Burger set meal.
More cats, anyone? Wildflower Studio, the art jamming cat café, has rolled out their own red packets, and you guessed it – they’re cat-themed. A set includes six red packets in three unique designs: picture cats enjoying their own reunion dinners, cool cats doing their thing, and other purr-fectly adorable moments.
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One of the most stunning red packet designs released every year has to be from Mini Cooper. Each year brings a fresh concept, and more often than not, it leaves us amazed. This year, their red packets take on a square shape, adorned with simple yet striking geometric patterns in vibrant colourplay. And you’ll be happy to know that there’s a red packet giveaway happening right now, so don’t miss out.
This red packet isn’t just for holding cash – it’s a decoration in disguise! Curious? This playful design celebrates the Year of the Snake with an interactive twist. Peel away the snake from the packet to reveal a 2D serpent that’s perfect for sprucing up your home this Chinese new year. Bonus points for being a hit with the kids – interactive fun is guaranteed.
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