Lunar New Year ecard: red lanterns, petals and their name, free and animated
Lunar New Year is celebrated by families of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and many other heritages, in Asia and all around the world. The Cardiboo card gets into the spirit: red lanterns swaying in the night, pink and yellow petals drifting down, a five-note melody, and their name in the middle, followed by your wishes.
It's free, no sign-up, and the card opens in the browser straight from the link: easy to send to relatives on the other side of the world.
Free, no sign-up. Cards and photos delete themselves after 90 days.
How to make it, step by step
- Open the machine on “🧧 Lunar New Year” with the button below.
- Type their name, then yours in “From”, so they know who it is from.
- The character, the scene and a warm wish are already picked: if you like them, tap “Ready: send it 🚀”.
- To change things, tap “Customize”: add a real face with “📸 With a real head”, or pull the lever for another hero (Dino, Kitty, Pompom, Doggo), gag (rocket, giant gift, disco) or scene (starry night, sunset, mountains).
- Write your own wishes, or pull the little lever for one.
- Send it by text, WhatsApp, email or with a link to copy.
Lunar New Year wishes
- “Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity.”
- “May the Year of the Goat bring you calm days and good news.”
- “New year, fresh start: I hope it brings you everything you're hoping for.”
- “Sending you luck, peace and many good meals with the people you love.”
- “To my favorite auntie: may your year be as warm as your kitchen on New Year's Eve.”
- “Wishing you and your family a year full of joy, from near and far.”
When to send it
In 2027, Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, with New Year's Eve and the reunion dinner on Friday, February 5. It opens the Year of the Goat (also called the Year of the Sheep). In Korea, Seollal falls on Sunday, February 7, with the holiday running from February 6 to 9.
Wishes go out on New Year's Eve or on the first day, and the celebrations last several days. In the US, the UK and elsewhere, many people send a card to friends, coworkers and relatives who celebrate: “Happy Lunar New Year” works for everyone, whether they call it Chinese New Year, Tết or Seollal.
Lucky details
- Red and gold are the colors of luck and celebration: that's why the card's lanterns are red.
- Lucky money: in Chinese and Vietnamese families, children and younger relatives receive red envelopes (lì xì in Vietnamese); in Korea, children get New Year's money (sebaetdon) after bowing to their elders.
- Wish for good things: health, luck, peace and prosperity are the classics. Keep gloomy topics for another day.
Already sent your Happy New Year ecard in January? This is the second chance of the year to send your best wishes.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year?
Both names are used. “Lunar New Year” includes everyone who celebrates it: Chinese, Vietnamese (Tết), Korean (Seollal) and other communities. The card itself says “Happy New Year!”, so it fits them all.
Is it free?
Yes: no account, no subscription, no payment. Only the messages written by AI are limited to 10 per day per device; after that, the machine offers unlimited “surprise messages”.
Can I send it in Chinese, Vietnamese or Korean?
Yes: the machine speaks 27 languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean (🌐 button). The person who receives the card can also switch languages with one tap.
Do they need to install anything?
No. The card opens in the browser straight from the link, on iPhone, Android or a computer. It deletes itself after 90 days.