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.

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.
Bản dịch:
Tết là một lễ hội của quốc gia và gia đình. Đây là dịp để mọi người Việt Nam có một khoảng thời gian vui vẻ trong khi suy nghĩ về năm cuối cùng và năm sau. Vào dịp Tết, các hội chợ xuân được tổ chức, đường phố và các công trình công cộng được trang trí rực rỡ và hầu hết các cửa hàng đều đông đúc với người mua sắm Tết. Tại nhà, mọi thứ đều được dọn dẹp, thức ăn đặc biệt được nấu chín, các món ăn, nước ngọt, hoa và trầu được làm trên bàn thờ gia đình với những chè hương đốt hương thơm. Việc đầu tiên được thực hiện khi khách hàng may mắn đến và trẻ em được tặng tiền may mắn được gói trong một phong bì màu đỏ nhỏ. Tết cũng là thời gian cho hòa bình và tình yêu. Trong dịp Tết, trẻ em thường xuyên cư xử tốt và bạn bè, người thân và hàng xóm của mình trao cho nhau những lời chúc tốt nhất cho năm mới.