Tết Food
What is the traditional cake made of sticky rice, mung beans, and pork?
Bánh Chưng
What is the Vietnamese word for "giving lucky money"?
Lì xì
What flower is popular in Southern Vietnam during Tết?
Apricot Blossom or Hoa Mai
True or False: Sweeping the house on the first day of Tết is considered bad luck.
True
Name the sweet treat often eaten during Tết, made from candied fruits.
Mứt Tết
What is the first day of Tết on the lunar calendar called?
Giao Thừa
What flower is commonly displayed in Northern Vietnam during Tết?
Peach Blossom or Hoa Đào
What should you avoid saying during Tết to ensure a lucky year?
Negative words or bad luck phrases
Which fruit represents "luck" and is often part of the five-fruit tray?
Watermelon
Name the custom where people avoid borrowing or lending money during Tết.
Avoiding Debt
What tree symbolizes prosperity and is decorated with red envelopes?
Kumquat Tree
What animal is considered unlucky to mention during Tết?
Cat, because "mèo" sounds like "nghèo" – poverty
What is the dish made with pickled vegetables and served with rice during Tết?
Dưa Hành
What is the name of the first guest who enters a house during Tết?
First-Footer or Xông Đất
What color is believed to bring good luck during Tết?
Red
True or False: Wearing black or white during Tết is encouraged.
False – these are mourning colors.