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Dive into the vibrant colors and rich cultural traditions of Vietnam as we celebrate Tet Holiday on February 10! Also known as Vietnam's New Year, Tet Holiday is the largest and most celebrated event in Vietnamese culture. Dating back thousands of years and influenced by China’s Lunar New Year, Tet is the time when family, friends, and even ancestors come together to farewell the old and welcome the New Year! From the festive decorations, mouthwatering foods, and the magnificent firework displays, this joyous holiday embodies a true celebration of life and togetherness. So get ready to immerse yourself in this fantastic celebration and experience Vietnamese culture at its finest!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Tet</div><div class='timeline-text'>While Tet has been celebrated for thousands of years, it became more pronounced during the Nguyen Dynasty in the 1800s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1884</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Override by French Colonial Rule</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the French colonial rule that began in 1884, the celebration of the Tet was overridden by Western New Year's Day (January 1).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tet after Geneva Accords</div><div class='timeline-text'>Post the Geneva Accords in 1954, both North and South Vietnam celebrated Tet in their own ways as a symbolic mark of a unified nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tet Offensive</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1968, Tet took a devastating turn when North Vietnam launched the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tet After Doi Moi</div><div class='timeline-text'>After the introduction of Doi Moi economic reforms in 1986, Tet saw a resurgence, celebrating prosperity and national solidarity</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cook traditional Vietnamese Food</h3><p class='facts-text'>Experience the rich culinary traditions of Tet by cooking a classic Vietnamese dish. One popular food during Tet is Bánh chưng, a square rice cake made of glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork. This dish is usually wrapped in banana leaves and symbolizes the Earth.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Display a Hoa Mai or Hoa Dao tree</h3><p class='facts-text'>Depending on the region in Vietnam, either a Hoa Mai (yellow apricot flowers) or a Hoa Dao (peach blossoms) tree is displayed prominently in homes during Tet to symbolize life and growth. If these trees are unavailable, consider decorating a small tree with symbols of prosperity, growth, and renewal.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a dragon dance</h3><p class='facts-text'>In Vietnamese culture, dragon dances are performed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. Consider organizing a small dragon dance with your family or friends for a fun, interactive experience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Give lucky money</h3><p class='facts-text'> One popular Tet tradition is to give lucky money, or "li xi", to children and elders. These gifts are typically given in red envelopes and symbolize the wish for a prosperous new year. This custom can be a creative, tangible way to share the spirit of Tet with your loved ones.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Design your own Tet Festival</h3><p class='facts-text'>Why not stage your own miniature Tet festival? Dress in traditional Vietnamese clothing, play traditional Vietnamese music, and invite friends and family to join in the festivities. It would be a fun way to experience and learn about Vietnamese culture.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>A cultural immersion</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tet Holiday allows us to fully immerse ourselves in the rich cultural traditions of Vietnam. From cooking traditional dishes to displaying symbolic trees, this celebration is a feast for the senses. It's an opportunity to deepen our understanding of a culture that is both ancient and dynamic.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Family and Togetherness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tet Holiday emphasizes the importance of family and togetherness. Families come together to prepare and share meals, give gifts of lucky money, and partake in vibrant celebrations. The holiday's primary focus on unity and familial love is a beautiful reminder of the value of shared experiences and cherishing our loved ones.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>A fresh start</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Tet signifies the beginning of the new lunar year, embodying the theme of renewal and a fresh start. This provides a wonderful opportunity for reflection on the year past, and setting new goals and aspirations for the year ahead. It's a celebration of life, growth, and the continuous cycle of renewal.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tet is an abbreviation of Tết Nguyên Đán</h3><p class='facts-content'>Tet is short for Tết Nguyên Đán, which translates to "Feast of the First Morning of the First Day." This refers to the new beginnings and renewed hope Tet offers as it marks the first day of the lunar year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tet involves thorough house cleaning</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before the celebrations begin, it is traditional for Vietnamese families to meticulously clean their homes. This decluttering symbolizes saying goodbye to the old year's bad fortune, making way for good luck in the New Year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ancestor worship is a significant part of Tet</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many families set up an altar in their homes where they pay respects to their ancestors with offerings of food, incense, and other symbolic items, highlighting the integral role of ancestor worship within Vietnamese culture.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Tet celebrations last for approximately one week</h3><p class='facts-content'>Vietnamese families generally celebrate Tet for around seven days. The festive period is marked by visiting loved ones, giving and receiving red envelopes, and consuming special meals together.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Markets are full of blossoming fruit trees</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the lead up to Tet, markets are filled with kumquat trees and peach blossom trees – considered auspicious in Vietnam. Families often buy these flower-filled trees because they're believed to bring luck, prosperity, and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.</p></div></div>
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