What English nickname is used for the Chinese New Year candy box quanhe?

The English nickname for the Chinese New Year candy box quanhe is “Tray of Togetherness.”

Quanhe, written 全盒 and also rendered as chuen hup or zan hup in Cantonese contexts, is a traditional container for sweets, nuts, dried fruit, and other festive snacks. The name conveys the idea of a complete gathering or togetherness, which explains the English nickname. Families commonly put the box out when relatives and friends visit during Chinese New Year.

Traditional boxes were often lacquerware, typically decorated in auspicious red or black and made in round or octagonal forms. Modern versions are frequently plastic, but the social function remains: offering guests sweet foods and symbolically wishing them a pleasant, prosperous year.

The compartments may hold items with wordplay or cultural associations. Candied coconut can suggest family togetherness, while sweets and gold-colored or coin-shaped candies evoke prosperity and a sweet life. Quanhe is not simply a storage box; its shared contents make it part of the hospitality ritual.