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Each time Tet (Lunar New Year) arrives, my heart is filled with a rush of emotions and beautiful memories about the traditional Tet days of our nation. Tet is an occasion for family members to gather together, to welcome a new year with new hopes, and also a time to remember our ancestors and express gratitude to those who have passed away. Tet, for me, is not just a holiday but also a sacred, warm moment with family and community.

When Tet comes, the atmosphere in my family becomes bustling. Everyone prepares traditional dishes together, such as Banh Chung, Banh Tet, Tet jam, pickled onions... These flavors not only are delicious but also carry so many memories. Each square Banh Chung represents the earth, each long Banh Tet symbolizes the solidarity and cohesion of our nation. My whole family wraps cakes, cooks together, chatting and laughing cheerfully. In that atmosphere, I clearly feel the love and connection between family members.

A special thing during Tet is visiting grandparents, parents, relatives, and friends. New Year’s greetings "wishing you abundant health, peace, and prosperity" echo everywhere. Old stories are retold by the elders, the bright smiles of grandparents and parents make me see that Tet is not just a time to enjoy delicious dishes but also a time to express respect and gratitude to grandparents and parents, those who always love and care for us.

Tet is also a time for us to remember the customs and traditions of our nation. From cleaning the house, decorating peach or apricot trees, to shopping for new clothes, all carry deep meanings. Cleaning the house is not only to welcome the new year but also a way to ward off bad luck and bring about fortune and prosperity. Peach and apricot trees, with their vibrant blossoms, symbolize a fresh spring, a year full of joy and happiness.

Besides the familiar customs, I can't forget the traditional games during Tet. Games like swing playing, O an quan, firecrackers, or kite flying make Tet more lively and bustling than ever. We participate in games, play around, laugh, and enjoy happy moments with family and friends. These moments help me understand that Tet is not just about jubilation in the air but also a chance for people to become closer, share, and love each other more.

Lunar New Year in Vietnam is a special occasion for everyone not only to rest and relax but also to share love and preserve the cultural customs and traditions of our nation. Tet bears profound spiritual values that no one can forget. For me, Tet is memorable days, a time for every Vietnamese child to cherish their family, homeland, and nation more than ever.

Tet (Lunar New Year), or the traditional Tet, is always a sacred and special occasion for Vietnamese people. Unlike other holidays, Tet carries a strange allure that makes people long for it well before it arrives. The atmosphere of Tet, the excitement and bustle in every family, every village, is not merely joyful activities but also holds an important part of our cultural identity.

For me, Tet begins from the days before the New Year, when everyone in the family prepares for a hopeful new year. My whole family tidies up and refurbishes the house to welcome spring. The laughter, the quick hands cleaning every corner of the house, redecorating the living space make the atmosphere warmer than ever. My mother always tells me, Tet is not just a time to rest but also a time for everyone to clean up, to welcome fortune and good things into the house. These simple tasks, though seemingly unimportant, actually bring the family closer together, helping me understand more about the value of care and love.

One of the things that excite me most about Tet is preparing traditional dishes. The Tet feast always overflows with delicious dishes like Banh Chung, Banh Tet, braised pork with eggs, pickled onions… Each dish has its own meaning and strongly represents the cultural identity of our people. My mother and sister usually spend the whole day cooking, making cakes, and I always like to join them in the kitchen, learning the family’s signature recipes. These days, the kitchen becomes bustling, filled with Tet’s flavors, and we share joy, happy stories, and anticipate a peaceful new year.

Tet is not only a time for my family to gather, but also an opportunity to meet friends and relatives in the neighborhood. During Tet, everyone eagerly exchanges good wishes, warm hugs, and the indispensable red envelopes. For me, red envelopes are not just money but also care and affection that adults give us, the younger generation. The bright red envelopes always make me feel joyful, excited, and more expectant about a new year full of luck.

The Tet atmosphere is also special because of outdoor activities. In the last days of the year, the streets are bright with lights and filled with Tet goods of all colors, from fruits, decorations to necessary household items. My friends and I usually go to the Tet market together, picking small gifts for our family and friends. These trips not only help me understand more about Tet market culture but also give us a chance to experience the lively, cheerful atmosphere of spring. Especially in the evenings when people set off firecrackers or greet the New Year with traditional games, the space becomes more vibrant and joyful than ever.

During Tet, I also cannot forget the spring outings. My family often visits familiar places, explores the surrounding scenery, and enjoys the fresh spring air together. Afternoon strolls under the green trees, enjoying rural snacks, or just sitting and chatting together make me feel that Tet is when family truly becomes closer and more connected.

Tet (Lunar New Year) is not just a long holiday, but a time for everyone to enjoy reunion and love. Tet brings me a sense of peace, happiness, and a strong belief in the future. No matter how many difficulties and challenges lie in the year ahead, when Tet arrives, I feel filled with hope and anticipation for a new year full of luck and prosperity. Tet is not just a tradition but an indispensable part of the spiritual life of every Vietnamese person.