Hello, my name is Giang. I am 24 years old, and now I’m living with my family in Ha Tinh province. In my country, spring is the best season of the year because it has Tet holiday. In Tet holiday, the streets are very beautiful with green trees, flowers, and funny noisy. In every house, there are a big tree with many love flowers and plants. Any things else? Yes, there are a lot of delicious drinks, cakes and candies. In Tet holiday, children have lucky money from adults. It’s so great! We enjoy a happy Tet holiday every year. Do you know out happy holiday in spring? It’s Tet holiday.

 
Tiếng Việt 

Xin chào, tôi tên là Giang. Tôi 24 tuổi, và bây giờ tôi đang sống với gia đình ở tỉnh Hà Tĩnh. Ở nước tôi, mùa xuân là mùa tuyệt nhất trong năm vì có kỳ nghỉ Tết. Trong dịp Tết, đường phố rất đẹp với cây xanh, hoa, và âm thanh vui vẻ. Trong mỗi ngôi nhà, có một cái cây lớn với nhiều hoa và cây đáng yêu. Còn gì nữa không? Vâng, có rất nhiều đồ uống, bánh ngọt và kẹo ngon. Trong dịp Tết, trẻ em được nhận tiền mừng tuổi từ người lớn. Thật tuyệt! Chúng tôi tận hưởng một kỳ nghỉ Tết vui vẻ hàng năm. Bạn có biết dịp lễ vui vẻ vào mùa xuân? Đó là kỳ nghỉ Tết.

Vietnam is famous for its several holiday and festival, especially Tet holiday. It takes place from the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar until at least the third day. Although occurring in short period of time, it is believed to be the most important and popular holiday in Vietnam. There are many special food are made so as to prepare for Tet meal such as: sticky square cake, Vietnamese sausage, sticky rice and jam. The food is thought to reflect Vietnam’s habit and custom as well as Vietnamese’s lifestyle. Besides, the meal has other dishes like fish, vegetable to show the hope for a successful and prosperous new year. In term of customs, children’s receiving red envelop from the elder, visiting relative’s houses and going to church are popular activities. Giving lucky money is thought to bring children hope and health. Church is the symbol of peace; therefore, individual go there and pray for successive year. Traditionally, the house is designed with peach flower in the North and Ochna integerrima in the south part of Vietnam. Besides, the house as well as town are clear, decorative and beautiful as all are ready to start a new year. People have cozy atmosphere and enjoy joyful time with their family’s members. It’s high time for people living at different parts of country gathering and spending time together. Tet is a chance for one to come back home after many stress and pressure of studying and working environment. Tet is not simply a holiday, it is culture and habit of Vietnamese since its deep meaning is sacred and important. All in all, Tet includes not only joy but also long-standing event in people’s soul as it helps one grow up through experience.