What is the English word for “hoa mai”?
Apricot blossom
What square-shaped food is eaten during Tết?
Bánh chưng)
What color do people wear during Tết for good luck?
Red
Is cleaning the house on the first day of Tết lucky or unlucky?
Unlucky
How many days do people celebrate Tết?
5 (Usually)
What does “chúc mừng năm mới” mean?
Happy New Year
What fruit has five different kinds and is used as an offering?
Five-fruit tray
What do people say to each other during Tết?
Chúc mừng năm mới – Happy New Year!
Is giving someone money in a red envelope lucky or unlucky?
Lucky
What animal represents this year in the Vietnamese zodiac?
What is the English word for “hoa đào”?
Peach blossom
What sweet treat is made from fruits during Tết?
Mứt – candied fruits
What do children receive during Tết?
Lì xì – red envelopes with money
Is arguing during Tết lucky or unlucky?
Unlucky
What does “Tết” mean?
Festival or Holiday
What does “lì xì” mean in English?
Lucky money
What type of sticky rice cake is shaped like a cylinder?
Bánh tét
What do families do before Tết to prepare their houses?
Clean and decorate
Is wearing white or black clothes during Tết lucky or unlucky?
Unlucky
What is another name for Tết in English?
Lunar New Year
What is the English word for “pháo hoa”?
Fireworks
Name a type of meat commonly eaten during Tết.
Pork or chicken
Who should be the first to visit your house during Tết?
Someone lucky
Is planting a new tree during Tết lucky or unlucky?
Lucky
What do people put on the altar during Tết?
Offerings like fruit, food, flowers, and incense