This year of the goat card set includes 8 blank cards and 8 envelopes across four designs, 2 of each, all featuring an adorable goat illustrated in the style of a traditional Japanese lucky doll, round and plump with a 福 fortune character nestled at its center. Set in a classic red and cream palette with folk art motifs including plum blossoms, bamboo, and decorative fans, it is a charming and culturally rich Chinese new year 2027 card pack that feels as warm and auspicious as the season itself.
The design draws inspiration from the tradition of Japanese lucky dolls, most famously the Daruma, a rotund, weighted figurine based on the image of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Daruma dolls are given as gifts to wish someone good luck, perseverance, and the strength to achieve their goals in the year ahead. The same round, cheerful energy that makes a lucky doll so immediately beloved is captured here in the goat at the center of each card, sitting snug and full of good fortune.
The 福 character meaning blessings and prosperity ties the design firmly to Chinese New Year tradition, where the character appears on doors, decorations, and red envelopes as one of the holiday's most universal wishes. The Year of the Goat, also celebrated as the Year of the Sheep or Year of the Ram, is the eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac and a sign associated with kindness, creativity, and a warm spirit that brings people together. Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6th, and this set is also a meaningful pick for Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration that falls around the same time.
What’s Included
- 8 assorted blank holiday cards (2 each of 4 designs)
- 8 kraft envelopes
- tuck box
✍️ Cards are blank inside
📦 8 envelopes included
🖨️ Printed in Los Angeles
📏 Size: 4.25 x 5.5 inches
📄 Material: 110# (297 g/m²) paperboard
