Spring Cleaning: People clean and decorate their homes to welcome the new year with a fresh and organized environment.
Shopping: Families go shopping for new clothes, decorations, and special foods for the Tet celebration.
Cooking Special Foods: Traditional Tet foods are prepared, and families often cook and make special treats to share during the festivities.
Flower Markets: People visit flower markets to buy colorful flowers, especially peach blossoms and apricot blossoms, to decorate their homes.
Paying Debts: It is a tradition to settle debts and start the new year with a clean slate.
Visiting Relatives and Friends: People visit family and friends, exchange good wishes, and give and receive lucky money (li xi).
Preparing for the Celebration: Organizing and preparing for family gatherings, ceremonies, and other Tet-related activities.