Lunar New Year Eve is a significant transition between the old and new years, holding deep spiritual and cultural meaning for Vietnamese people. It is a time not only to welcome the new year but also to pray for good fortune, prosperity, and peace.
Here are 5 things to do during the New Year Eve moment to ensure a year filled with blessings and abundance:
New Year Eve Offering
1. New Year Eve Offering (Tet Ceremony)
The New Year Eve offering is an indispensable traditional ritual, helping to dispel the bad luck of the old year and welcome the good things of the new year. Families usually prepare two offerings: one outdoor offering to give thanks to the heavens and another indoor offering to honor the ancestors.
The New Year Eve offering typically includes:
Fresh flowers, fruits, incense, and candles.Banh Chung (sticky rice cake), gac fruit rice, and boiled chicken.
Wine, tea, betel leaves and areca nuts, and traditional dishes.
The ceremony not only shows reverence but also symbolizes the wish for luck and peace for the family in the coming year.
2. Open the House to Welcome New Year Luck
Right after the New Year Eve moment, open the main door and windows to let the new air flow into the house. According to folk beliefs, opening the door to welcome the new year symbolizes inviting fortune and positive energy into the household.
Additionally, when opening the door, the family should turn on the lights throughout the house to create a warm and vibrant atmosphere, signifying a year of abundance, prosperity, and happiness.
3. Plucking New Year Luck
Plucking New Year luck is a traditional custom symbolizing the wish for good fortune. After the New Year Eve, many people go to pagodas or green areas to pluck a branch of luck to bring home.
The luck branch is usually a fresh tree branch, symbolizing growth and prosperity. When plucking luck, maintain a joyful and optimistic attitude, and avoid quarreling to keep the tradition meaningful.
4. Greet and Wish Blessings to Loved Ones
The New Year Eve moment is an opportunity to exchange heartfelt wishes with family and loved ones. You can send wishes for health, peace, prosperity, and success to your grandparents, parents, siblings, and other relatives.
These sincere wishes bring joy and warmth, strengthening family bonds and spreading the loving spirit of the New Year celebration.
5. Embrace Positive Thoughts
At the very beginning of the New Year, cultivate positive thinking and wish for all the best. You can take a few minutes to reflect on your personal goals for the upcoming year or pray for peace and luck for yourself and your family.
Avoid arguments, anger, or any unfortunate actions during this time, as folk beliefs suggest that what happens during the New Year Eve moment will impact the entire year.
The New Year Eve moment is a sacred time to welcome a year filled with hope. By performing these 5 meaningful actions, you not only bring blessings and peace to your family but also create a beautiful beginning for the entire year. Cherish this moment and welcome a peaceful and happy new year!
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