Looking for the perfect gift for the cannabis aficionado for Lunar New Year of the Snake? Xiaolin [pronounced shaolin] offers the ultimate, refined, baller cannagar experience.
According to the Chinese animal zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake, the wood snake specifically, and it begins on Jan 29. This celebration is strongly associated with reuniting with immediate and extended family.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, marks the end of Winter and the arrival of the Spring season on the lunisolar calendar. It usually falls on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice and between the Spring Equinox during the months of either January or February. It is regarded as the most popular holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world.
Chinese-owned cannabis company Xiaolin, AKA Made in Xiaolin, offers premium craft cannabis products at every price point. The product line makes the perfect Lunar New Year gift list for those who want to provide a little something extra than a red envelope.
Xiaolin’s Unique Product Names
Xiaolin’s products, made with solventless live rosin, are named for phrases from the notorious Godfather films, ranging from a .04 gram “Bambino:” dogwalker joint to a massive 10-gram gold leaf-wrapped, jade color glass tipped “Godfather” cannagar that burns for hours.
While there might not be a direct connection between The Godfather films and the kung fu aesthetic, both dope film genres are infamously adored and emulated by the cool kids of Staten Island, New York.
“We’ve taken the values of dedication, discipline, and excellence to redefine cannabis culture,” said the brand’s founder, Christopher Louie.
Louie, born in the Year of the Monkey, incorporated a cheeky little monkey icon into its packaging. Louie’s wife, Chongsi Chang, designed the luxurious, keepsake-worthy packaging, which includes red tissue paper wrapped inside a glass tube inside a free-standing display case. In Chinese culture, the bold red evokes good luck and prosperity.
The couple regularly take Kung Fu classes with a Xiaolin Monk near the Lower East Side’s famed Chinatown.
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Celebrate in Style
Expecting the birth of their first child inspired Chris to create the ultimate cigar to hand out to his friends and “fam” in the waiting room. Eight years ago, his cannagar and baby boy were born simultaneously, making Xiaolin the ultimate product for celebrations.
Made in Xiaolin products are available at ConBud and other fine dispensaries.
