Preparation & Rituals
On the first day of Tết, where do people usually go?
Visit family/relatives, visit temples
What is the name of the traditional clothing commonly worn during Tết?
Áo Dài
What is the name of the square shaped cake that is made with sticky rice and mung bean?
Bánh Chưng
What do we call the red envelopes containing money?
Lì Xì
How to wish someone a Happy New Year.
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!
What are some key things that need to be done before Tết? List two.
Cleaning the house, resolve all disputes, pay off any debts, decorate the house, shop for new clothes, prepare offerings for the new year
Which animal is considered the first year of the zodiac cycle?
The rat/mouse
What type of dance is commonly seen performing for Tết celebrations?
Lion Dance, Traditional Dance
What is the full and formal way to say Tết?
Tết Nguyên Đán
What is another way to say Chúc Mừng Năm Mới?
Năm Mới Vui Vẻ
What should you avoid doing on the first day of Tết as it is considered bad luck.
Avoid sweeping the house, avoid breaking household items, avoid cutting hair/nails
The Vietnamese zodiac replaces which Chinese zodiac with what animal?
The rabbit with a cat
What are some popular Tết games? Name two.
Bầu cua, lô tô, cờ cá ngựa, playing cards
How do we say New Year's Eve in Vietnamese?
Giao Thừa
What phrase do people commonly pair with Chúc Mừng Năm Mới?
Vạn Sự Như Ý or An Khang Thịnh Vượng
Name two flowers commonly used for decoration during the Tết season.
Hoa đào, hoa mai, hoa lan, hoa cúc
What is the purpose of setting off firecrackers during Tết?
It is believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck
What is the red seed that is commonly eaten during Tết?
Hạt/Hột Dưa
What do we call the five-fruit tray that we display on the ancestral altar during Tết?
Mâm Ngũ Quả
How to wish someone good health.
Sức Khỏe Dồi Dào, Sống Lâu Trăm Tuổi, Trẻ Mãi Không Già
There is a pre-Tết ritual done on the 23rd of the last lunar month, one week before New Year's Day. What is it called?
The Kitchen God ceremony, cúng ông Công ông Táo
Why is Tết is a significant holiday celebration?
It marks the coming of Spring, it represents new beginnings and it's important because it emphasizes family through gatherings and reunions
Mứt Dừa is candied coconut ribbons. What other fruits, vegetables, roots, and/or nuts can we use to make Mứt Tết? List three.
Lotus seeds, ginger, kumquat, orange peel, tamarind, winter melon, water chestnuts
What do we call the first person to enter your home in the New Year?
Đạp Đất or Xông Nhà
How to wish someone prosperity.
Phát Tài Phát Lộc, Tấn Tài Tấn Lộc, Cung Hỷ Phát Tài