TET Celebrations

What does Tet holiday stand for? Why is this holiday celebrated? Are the banks, post offices or schools closed for this holiday?

What do you usually do for Tet holiday? What did you do last year? What would you like to do next year?

Are cards sent or given for Tet holiday? Did you send any cards last year? How many cards did you send? Who did you send cards to?

Do you enjoy Tet holiday? Why or why not?

How do you and your family prepare for Tet holiday (a few days before)? Do you travel anywhere special?

Are there special foods connected with Tet holiday? Have you eaten any of these foods? Do you or did you like the foods? Can you make these foods? Are you good at making them?

When is Tet holiday celebrated? When does the celebration for this holiday generally start?

Is Tet celebrated as a family or a group? Does your family celebrate this holiday? Has your family always celebrated this holiday? If not, when did you start celebrating it?

Is it strictly a Vietnamese holiday? What other countries celebrate a similar holiday and what is it called in their country?

Do you decorate the outside of your house for Tet holiday? Do your neighbors decorate their house? How is the house decorated? Is the inside decorated? How?

What do you usually eat for Tet holiday?

Do you see your relatives during Tet holiday? Who did you visit? Do you visit them every year on this holiday?

Are there special songs associated with Tet holiday? Do you know the songs? Can you sing some of them? (you can only win points if you sing)

What traditional colors are associated with this holiday?

Is gift giving a part of Tet holiday? Are there specific types of gifts to be given? Who are they given to?

What are some of the things that are done to show that Tet holiday is being observed?

Is Tet a religious holiday?  Is attending a temple or a church on that day part of the celebration? Are there specific prayers or blessings that go with the holiday?