Tet marks the beginning of spring in Vietnam.
True
People often wear black clothes for good luck during Tet.
False - Red is considered lucky
Banh Chung is a traditional Tet cake made with rice, beans, and pork.
True
Fireworks are banned during Tet celebrations.
False - Fireworks are a big part of the celebrations
Sweeping your house on the first day of Tet will sweep away all the good luck for the year.
True
The first person to visit your house in the new year can influence your fortune for the entire year.
True
Speaking about death or accidents during Tet is considered good luck as it wards off evil spirits
False - Such topics are avoided to prevent bad luck
Eating watermelon seeds during Tet is believed to bring financial prosperity
True
Crying on the first day of Tet will lead to a year of happiness
False - Crying is believed to bring a year of sadness
During Tet, Vietnamese families often clean and decorate their homes to welcome the New Year.
True
It's traditional to give out green envelopes with money during Tet.
False - The envelopes are typically red
Tet is the shortest holiday in the Vietnamese calendar.
False - Tet is one of the longest holidays
Pho, a popular Vietnamese soup, is the most traditional food eaten during Tet.
False - Traditional foods include Banh Chung and Banh Tet
Lion dances are commonly performed during Christmas in Vietnam.
False - Lion dances are a staple of Tet celebrations
Children receive toys as gifts during Tet
False - They usually receive 'lucky money' in red envelopes
Tet celebrations include a festival of lanterns on the final day.
False - This is more associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival
