Tag: Vietnamese New Year traditions

The Lunar New Year tradition of "xông đất" or "đạp đất", which translates to "stepping on the ground", is an age-old custom. It is believed that the first person to enter a home and offer New Year greetings will bring good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. Therefore, it is important to choose someone with compatible age to perform this honor of "xong nha", bringing in the new year with luck and good cheer.

On the eve of the 30th of the Lunar month, Vietnamese families come together to perform the 'Tang Nien' ceremony, a heartfelt ritual that bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new. This intimate gathering, known as the 'all-year-end worship,' is a time for families to unite and invite their ancestors to join in the festive celebrations of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year. The simplicity of the ceremony is key, emphasizing the sincerity and warmth of the occasion rather than elaborate rituals.

According to ancient wisdom: "On New Year's Eve, in the house where there are 3 emptiness, the new year will be prosperous and abundant." What does the term "3 emptiness" refer to in this context?

Salt is a traditional item purchased at the beginning of the year as it is believed to bring luck and prosperity, as the saying goes "what you buy is what you receive".

The ancient wisdom suggests that purchasing these items at the beginning of the new year can bring luck, wealth, and prosperity for the entire year.

In the year of 2024, the auspicious Year of the Yin Wood Tiger, those who enter homes will bring the most beautiful blessings, bringing good fortune and prosperity to the homeowners.

Items to Buy on the First Day of the Year of the Wood Horse 2024 for Auspiciousness and Fortune. Items to Avoid Buying on the First Day of the Year.

The Monkey signs that need to watch out and select zodiacs for Tet holiday include the signs of At Mao, Dinh Mao, Quy Mao, Tan Mao, and Ky Mao, corresponding to the years of birth 1975, 1987, 1963, 1951, 1999...