On what day in the Lunar Year does the Kitchen God return to heaven?
the 23rd of December
Why are fireworks banned or illegal?
They cause death and injuries, frighten pets, and are bad for the environment.
Lucky money is put in a ________ and is usually given to children during Tet.
red envelope
Things people shouldn't do at Tet:
sweep the house, borrow money, sleep all day, argue with everyone, wear black and white clothes
Which zodiac animal represents this year?
horse (2026)
What is this ?
a five-fruit tray
The Lunar Year of 2020 is the Year of the ________.
The Lunar Year of 2020 is the Year of the Rat.
When is the Lunar New Year?
The 1st day of the lunar calendar.
What traditional food is eaten in southern Vietnam instead of Banh Chung?
Banh Tet
What do people usually say when giving lucky money at Tet?
New Year wishes / blessings
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.
Why do people avoid arguing during Tet?
Because it is believed to bring bad luck for the year.
Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the North of Vietnam?
peach blossom
What color envelopes are most common for lucky money during Tet? Why?
red, because it symbolizes luck and happiness
Why do many young people travel during Tet holidays today?
to relax, visit family, or take a vacation
What is the difference between the Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac animals?
The Cat replaces the Rabbit in the Vietnamese zodiac.
At Tet, people go to _______ to pray for health, luck, and happiness.
pagodas
Sweeping the floor on the first day of Tet, especially in the morning, symbolizes __________.
sweeping the good luck away
What is Banh Chung made from?
green beans, sticky rice, fatty pork
The night before the first day of Tet is called ___________.
New Year's Eve
What do people usually do at Tet in Vietnam?
visit friends and relatives
When does Vietnamese Lunar New Year often take place?
Between late January and early February.
What are these called ?
incense /ˈɪn.sens/
______ is a special Tet food that represents the land.
Banh Chung
Many families now send lucky money digitally. What app or method is commonly used today?
digital wallets / banking apps
The first person to enter a household in the New Year
first footing
What do you call these?
dried fruit, candied fruit
What do you see in the picture?
pickled onions
What are some foods eaten during the holiday?
roasted watermelon seeds, cashew nuts, jellied meat
When is Tet this year?
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
What is it called? (beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush)
calligraphy
Red colour at Tet symbolizes ________.
luck and happiness
Do people usually go to the church for health, luck and happiness during Tet?
No, they go to pagodas.
Name the 12 animals.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig
Tet is the most important _________ festival in Vietnam.
national
What is another name of the traditional Vietnamese Lunar New Year?
Tet
How do we describe this activity during Tet?
worship the ancestors
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.
What do people use to decorate kumquat trees and peach blossoms?
fairy lights
Which kind of flower is traditional at Tet in the South of Vietnam?
apricot