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January |
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New Year |
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| Date : 1 Jan |
| Significance : New Year’s Day, which falls on Jan 1, marks the end of one year and the beginning of another. It is often celebrated with fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Many people choose to mark this memorable occasion by making resolutions which they hope to fulfill in the coming year. It is not compulsory to present gifts during this occasion but many choose to send out hampers and gift baskets as a sign of appreciation and to wish friends, family and business partners a year of good luck and fortune. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers & Gift Basket |
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February |
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Chinese New Year |
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| Date : 7 Feb & 8 Feb |
| Significance : Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays and is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. The festivities traditionally begin on the first day of the first lunar month of the Chinese calendar and are marked by visits to kin, relatives, friends and loved ones. These visits are accompanied by gift baskets, hampers, mandarin oranges and many other goodies. These offerings are seen as a token of appreciation and wishes of prosperity and good fortune. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Gift Basket, & Table Flowers |
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Valentine's Day |
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| Date : 14 Feb |
| Significance : Saint Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th of February and is a day to celebrate love. Lovers express their love for one another by sending cards, flowers, gifts such as chocolates and teddy bears as well as a romantic dinner made for two. This special occasion is usually symbolized heart shapes and cupids. Prices for flowers and gifts often double on this day so be sure to make your purchases and orders in advance to avoid being overcharged. |
| Popular Gifts : Flowers, Red Roses, Teddy Bears, & Chocolates |
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March |
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Good Friday |
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| Date : 21 Mar |
| Significance : Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the day in which Jesus was crucified. This particular occasion is celebrated by Christians all over the world. Services are held at the church and many gather to celebrate with songs and praises. Some choose to send gifts to their fellow Christians and amongst some of the popular gifts sent on this day are gift baskets, hampers and greeting cards. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Gift Basket, & Table Flowers |
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Easter Sunday |
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| Date : 23 Mar |
| Significance : Easter Sunday, also referred to by some as Resurrection Day, is an important day on the calendar for Christians around the world. This particular celebration goes hand in hand with Good Friday. Many Christians around the world gather in church on Easter morning to celebrate in song and praise. There is also a traditional feast which symbolizes the last supper. Gifts are not traditionally part of Easter but many often present fruit baskets, gift baskets and hampers to fellow Christians to celebrate this occasion. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Gift Basket, & Table Flowers |
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April |
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Secretaries Week |
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| Date : 21 – 27 April |
| Significance : Secretaries Week, or better known as Administrative Professionals Day, is an unofficial secular holiday to recognize the contribution and the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, receptionists and other administrative support personnel. This celebration sees employers treating administrative professionals to a departmental trip, hampers, flowers, gifts and corporate lunches/dinners. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Flowers, & Gift Basket |
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May |
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Labour Day |
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| Date : 1 May |
| Significance : Labour Day is an annual holiday celebrated all over the world in recognition of the hard work and contribution of workers. In Malaysia, Labour Day is celebrated on the 1st day of May. It is a public holiday and employers show their appreciation for their employees’ achievements by presenting them with hampers, gift baskets, corporate lunches/dinners as well as bonuses. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Gift Basket, & Table Flowers |
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Mother's Day |
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| Date : 11 May |
| Significance : Mother’s Day is a day in which children all over the world recognize the love, care, concern and sacrifice of mothers. It is celebrated on different days around the world and in Malaysia, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of the month of May. It is tradition for children to shower their mothers with gifts such as flowers, handmade gifts, Mother’s Day cards and other creative gift ideas. A trip to the spa or a delicious home made meal prepared by the children is some other interesting ways to pamper mothers. |
| Popular Gifts : Red Roses, Carnation, Roses, & Table Flowers |
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Teacher’s Day |
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| Date : 16 May |
| Significance : Teacher’s Day is intended as a day of appreciation for teachers and educators alike all over the world. In some countries, it is a holiday but in most countries, it is celebrated on a working day. Parents and students show their appreciation by presenting gifts to teachers. These gifts include flowers, handmade gifts, hampers, gift baskets and many more. Teacher’s Day falls on various dates worldwide and in Malaysia, celebrations are held on the 16th of May. |
| Popular Gifts : Flowers, Hampers, & Gift Basket |
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June |
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Father's Day |
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| Date : 15 June |
| Significance : Father’s Day is a secular celebration to recognize the sacrifices and love of father’s all over the world. It was only incorporated in the early twentieth century to compliment Mother’s Day. Father’s Day is celebrated on various dates all over the world and in Malaysia it falls on the 3rd Sunday of June. Children show their appreciation in many ways on this occasion. Traditionally, they would present gifts and organize family oriented activities. |
| Popular Gifts : Gifts & Hampers |
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October |
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri |
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| Date : 1 Oct & 2 Oct |
| Significance :Hari Raya Aidilfitri is also referred by some as Hari Raya Puasa. Puasa is a Malay term for fasting and Hari Raya Puasa literally translates to “Celebration Day of Fasting”. This is because there’s a month of fasting before Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Hari Raya is a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others and many choose to have an open house to bring family and friends together. Traditionally, a feast will be prepared and guests who attend bring gifts such as hampers, gift baskets, food and other Hari Raya gifts. Young ones will receive “duit Raya” from the adults, similar to the “ang pow” tradition during Chinese New Year. |
| Popular Gifts : Table Flowers, Gift Basket, & Hampers |
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Deepavali |
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| Date : 27 Oct |
| Significance : Deepavali, also referred to as Diwali, is a major Indian and Nepalese holiday. Many legends revolve around this festival which is now termed as the “Festival of Light”. This is because the Sanskrit word Deepavali means an array of light which signifies the victory of brightness over darkness. Similar to Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali is celebrated with relatives, family and friends. Open houses are generally organized on this day and guests would traditionally attend bearing gifts such as hampers, gift baskets, food and in some cases, beautiful floral arrangements to brighten up the house. |
| Popular Gifts : Hampers, Gift Basket, & Table Flowers |
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December |
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Christmas |
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| Date : 25 Dec |
| Significance : This auspicious day honours and celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. It is celebrated by Christians all over the world and many non-Christians also participate in the festivities. Traditionally, Christmas Eve dinner is spent with the family or at church. Christmas Day is full of activities. One of which is the opening of presents. Family and friends exchange presents in the spirit of giving. These gifts include clothing, toys for children, books and many more. Corporate companies would present hampers, gift baskets and beautiful floral arrangements to clients and employees. |
| Popular Gifts : Gifts, Gift Basket, Hampers, Table Flowers, & Christmas Hampers |
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