HISTORY AND MEANING OF TET CALENDAR IN VIETNAMESE LIFE

Learning about the history of Tet helps us better understand the origin and meaning of this important holiday in Vietnamese life. As the Lunar New Year 2025 approaches, many people are starting to look for information about the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday schedule to plan for the most important holiday of the year.
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2. The Tet calendar is not simply a tool for counting days and months, but also a profound cultural symbol, closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people for centuries. Here we will just give a brief introduction. If you want to learn more, please visit the link below.
3. Origin and Development of Vietnamese Tet Calendar Cre: Nguyễn Trịnh Quỳnh Nhi
4. The history of Vietnam's Tet calendar dates back thousands of years, closely linked to the development of agricultural civilization. Initially, the Vietnamese calendar was influenced by China, but gradually developed its own unique characteristics suitable to Vietnam's geographical and cultural conditions. History of Tet Calendar Through Vietnamese Dynasties
5. Unique Features of the Vietnamese Lunar Calendar Aspects Vietnamese Calendar Chinese Calendar Zodiac Use Cat Use Rabbit Animal Symbol Water Buffalo Ox Leap Month Calculation Vietnamese Method Traditional Chinese Method
6. Cultural Significance and Evolution of the Lunar New Year Calendar Cre: Thêu Nguyễn
7. The Lunar New Year calendar helps Vietnamese people determine the exact time to perform important rituals such as ancestor worship, worshiping the God of Wealth, the God of the Land, and especially the ritual of sending the Kitchen God to heaven on the 23rd of the 12th lunar month. These rituals not only show respect to ancestors and gods but are also an occasion for family reunions and bonding. History of Tet Calendar Through Vietnamese Dynasties
8. Traditional Customs and Rituals 1.Spiritual Rituals: Ancestor Worship Mr. Cong and Mr. Tao Worship Ceremony Visiting Temples 2. Family Traditions: Preparing Special Dishes Cleaning and Decorating the House Giving Lucky Money (Red Envelopes)
9. Regional Differences Northern region: Peach blossoms, banh chung are popular, and there are many traditional customs such as wrapping banh chung and offering New Year's Eve outdoors. Central region: There are typical customs such as offering to ancestors, making a five-fruit tray with many typical fruits of the region. Southern region: Traditionally using yellow apricot blossoms, banh tet, and there are special customs such as offering to Ong Tao earlier.