Time flies incredibly fast, in the blink of an eye, the year is coming to an end, and we have only a few days left until New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Eve is not only a time to say goodbye to the old year but also a time to welcome the new year, marking one of the most important holidays of the year. The tradition of valuing New Year’s Eve has existed since ancient times, and it is also an occasion for everyone to return to their families, gather together, and share joy in the New Year’s Eve meal.
Furthermore, New Year’s Eve is accompanied by many customs that have been passed down for thousands of years, creating a special traditional atmosphere. One of the common beliefs from generation to generation is the proverb: “Empty pot on New Year’s Eve, poor in the next year”. This makes people curious and raises the question: What is the true meaning of this saying? Let’s find out together.
Point 1: Avoiding an empty pot on New Year’s Eve
Food is a basic necessity that everyone wants to achieve. In family relationships, ensuring enough food is extremely important.
An ancient tradition says that, on New Year’s Eve, the pot should not be empty, it should contain food. If the pot is left empty, it will have a negative impact on the family’s fortune in the new year, making life more difficult.
Point 2: Keeping the lights on during New Year’s Eve
The tradition of “staying awake” on New Year’s Eve is an important characteristic. At this moment, people sit together by the fire, and the lights in each house shine brightly. This action is not only to create a warm atmosphere but also to ward off evil spirits and bad souls, and help the family gather warmly and enter the new year peacefully.
The homeowner usually lights a lantern from inside the house to the outside, a measure to ward off the bad luck of the old year and open the way for luck to come in the new year.
Point 3: Having a full house on New Year’s Eve
Tet Nguyen Dan is an occasion for all families to gather. Whether working far away or nearby, on each occasion at the end of the year, family members all head home to share joy and welcome the new year. New Year’s Eve is a time of spiritual harmony, and keeping the house from being empty is important.
An empty house creates a lonely and desolate atmosphere. This can invite ghosts and attract negative things. Therefore, on New Year’s Eve, the common belief is to ensure that the house is always full of people to create a warm atmosphere and stay away from negative things.
