Tet in Vietnam
* DOS
- One should sprinkle lime powder around the house to expel evil. - One should return all things borrowed, and pay debts before Tet.
* DON’TS
- One should not say or do bad things during Tet.
- One should not hurt or kill animals or plants but should set them free. The reason for this originates from Buddhism’s causality. - One should not sweep the house or empty out the rubbish to avoid luck and benefits going with it, especially on the first day of the new year. - One should not have duck meat because it brings unluckiness. - One should not have shrimp in case on would move backwards like shrimp, in other words, one would not succeed. - One should not refuse anything other give or wish you during Tet. New Year, my favorite holiday, is one of the most celebrated days in the world. The day is shaped by different customs and traditions. Each culture celebrates this holiday in its own unique way. We live in a rapidly changing world both culturally and linguistically, so culture is very important thing. People who know about...
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