Tet Holiday, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important festival in Vietnam
Tet Holiday, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important festival in Vietnam. It marks the beginning of spring and the start of the new lunar year. Tet usually lasts for several days, and during this time, people participate in various traditional activities.Before Tet, families clean and decorate their homes to get rid of bad luck and welcome good fortune. They often buy peach blossoms, kumquat trees, and red decorations, which symbolize prosperity and happiness. People also prepare special foods, such as sticky rice cakes (banh chung) and pickled onions.On New Year's Eve, families gather to have a big meal and wait for the moment when the old year turns into the new one. Fireworks light up the sky, and everyone exchanges good wishes. During Tet, people visit relatives and friends, giving children lucky money in red envelopes for good luck.Traditional games and performances, such as lion dances and folk songs, are also part of the celebrations. Tet is a time for family reunions, expressing love and respect for ancestors, and hoping for a prosperous new year.
1. What is another name for Tet Holiday?
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2. Why do families clean and decorate their homes before Tet?
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3. Name two special foods prepared for Tet.
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3. What do people do on New Year's Eve during Tet?
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4. What do children receive during Tet for good luck?
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