Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate as we enter the Year of the Tiger! Growing up, my family and I celebrated Lunar New Year, also known as Tết in Vietnamese, which refers to the start of spring and subsequently everyone’s birthday. Each year, there would be a big gathering, traditional games, and my favorite part— red envelopes filled with money and blessings for the new year. Please enjoy this bonus episode as I reflect on the upcoming holiday and its many traditions.

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Sources:

“Tet Holiday: The Age-Old Tradition Explained” (2018) by Jake Hornberger via Vietcetera

https://vietcetera.com/en/tet-holiday-the-age-old-tradition-explained

“Tet: A Celebration of Rebirth” via Asian Nation

http://www.asian-nation.org/tet.shtml#sthash.KAM40K0j.dpbs

“10 Traditional Vietnamese Food For Tet Holiday” by Ha Truong (2022)

https://www.expatolife.com/vietnamese-tet-holiday-food/

“Food, Games, Greetings And Traditions For Vietnamese Tết (Lunar New Year) – A Celebration Guide” (2021) by Linda Hoang

https://linda-hoang.com/food-games-traditions-for-vietnamese-tet-lunar-new-year-a-celebration-guide/