Tết holiday (short for Tết Nguyên Đán) is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in Vietnam.

Here’s a quick overview:

When: Celebrated on the first day of the Lunar calendar (usually late January or early February)

Duration: Officially a few days, but celebrations often last 1–2 weeks

Meaning: Marks the arrival of spring, a new year, and a fresh start

Key traditions:

Family reunions and honoring ancestors

Cleaning and decorating homes (especially with peach blossoms in the north and apric