By Như Ý
A perfect beginner's guide to the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Learn the basics of family reunions, lucky money (Lì xì), and the meaning of "Chúc mừng năm mới." Tết, also called the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday in Vietnam and usually happens in January or February. During Tết, families come home, eat together, and spend time with grandparents, parents, and children. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes, and people wish each other happiness, health, and good luck.
Part of Holidays in Vietnam