Each country has its own custom and tradition clearly manifested on the aniversaries , especially on the new year.In Viet Nam, on 15^th December each year when people strip the apricot trees off their leaves and water melons are showed on sale everywhere, people get ready to welcome the lunar new year with their merriment and joy and prepare everything for the Tet. On 23^rd December, those who worship Buddha hold a ceremony to send off the Kitchen God. The nearer Tet is coming, the more excited / moved everyone feels, the elder and the young alike, male and female as well  This is a special occasion for family reunion to recall happy memories and to welcome the lunar new year after a long year of hard working. Everyone avoids talking nonsense on the Tet days and tries to keep good humour toward each other. They often visit to congratulate together and enjoy the specialties of the festival such as Mut, Banh Phong etc.

            Vietnamese Tet festival lasts for a half of month. It brings happiness and hope to people in the whole country. After that, they get ready to resume their nomal work again .

                                                                                                                                                                                                  By Mr Tamdang