When is Tet this year?
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
What do people usually do at Tet in Vietnam?
visit friends and relatives
What are these called ?
incense /ˈɪn.sens/
Lucky money is put in a ________ and is usually given to children during Tet.
red envelope
What is another name of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year?
Tet
What is Banh Chung made from?
green beans, sticky rice, fatty pork
Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the North of Vietnam?
peach blossom
Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the South of Vietnam?
apricot
What do many people go to the pagoda for on the days of Tet?
To pray for a happy year for themselves and their family.
The Lunar Year of 2020 is the Year of the ________.
The Lunar Year of 2020 is the Year of the Rat.
Why do people often behave well during the first day of the New Year?
Because of the belief that their behavior will affect their luck for the whole year.
When does Vietnamese Lunar New Year often take place?
Between late January and early February.
The night before the first day of Tet is called ___________.
New Year's Eve
Name the 12 animals.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig
What is the difference between the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac animals?
The Cat replaces the Rabbit in the Vietnamese zodiac.
Red colour at Tet symbolizes ________.
luck and happiness
