Vocabulary
Food
Traditions
Lucky or Unlucky?
Fun Facts
100

What is the English word for “hoa mai”?

Apricot blossom

100

What square-shaped food is eaten during Tết?

Bánh chưng)

100

What color do people wear during Tết for good luck?

Red

100

Is cleaning the house on the first day of Tết lucky or unlucky?

Unlucky

100

How many days do people celebrate Tết?

5 (Usually)

200

What does “chúc mừng năm mới” mean?

Happy New Year

200

What fruit has five different kinds and is used as an offering?

Five-fruit tray

200

What do people say to each other during Tết?

Chúc mừng năm mới – Happy New Year!

200

Is giving someone money in a red envelope lucky or unlucky?

Lucky

200

What animal represents this year in the Vietnamese zodiac?

Snake
300

What is the English word for “hoa đào”?

Peach blossom

300

What sweet treat is made from fruits during Tết?

Mứt – candied fruits

300

What do children receive during Tết?

Lì xì – red envelopes with money

300

Is arguing during Tết lucky or unlucky?

Unlucky


300

What does “Tết” mean?

Festival or Holiday

400

What does “lì xì” mean in English?

Lucky money

400

What type of sticky rice cake is shaped like a cylinder? 

Bánh tét

400

What do families do before Tết to prepare their houses?

Clean and decorate

400

Is wearing white or black clothes during Tết lucky or unlucky?

Unlucky

400

What is another name for Tết in English?

Lunar New Year

500

What is the English word for “pháo hoa”?

Fireworks

500

Name a type of meat commonly eaten during Tết.

Pork or chicken

500

Who should be the first to visit your house during Tết?

Someone lucky

500

Is planting a new tree during Tết lucky or unlucky?

Lucky

500

What do people put on the altar during Tết?

Offerings like fruit, food, flowers, and incense