The New Year Festival in Vietnam and in America
The New Year Festival in Vietnam and in America
Introduction
Although different countries in the world have different festivals and holidays, there is a momentous event that annually they all eagerly long for. It is the New Year festival which marks the pivotal point of a new period of time with the pure and pristine beginning for individuals. However, each nation has its own traditions, customs and values partly reflected in the celebration of the New Year festival. The ways of holding the festival in Viet Nam and in America are of no exception. The two countries belonging to two geographical locations and cultures share some certain similarities but mostly they show many obvious distinctions in the New Year celebration.
Body
The preparation for this event in Vietnam and in America is somewhat similar. Stores and supermarkets are so crowded with many people going to purchase necessaries for the holiday in advance. The most best-seller items in this shopping season are food, drinks and clothes. Vietnamese people also have to buy large amount of food for storing because of the considerable length of the holiday. Moreover, in Viet Nam most of shops will be closed for some days in this occasion. People clean and decorate their home as well to welcome the New Year. Houses often wear a new coat of paint after being decorated. In addition, the New Year trees will be prepared in an attractive design. In America, Christmas trees covering with decorations and colored lights are kept until the New Year festival ends. This kind of ever – green trees are put in their home or outside. Similarly, a branch of peach flower or a kumquat decorated with greeting cards and good luck symbols cannot be absent in each Vietnamese family. The two countries also resembles in their viewpoint on the New Year. They share the same opinion that this important time of transition offers optimism and hope. The New Year’s Day is a wonderful occasion for everybody to share their
Introduction
Although different countries in the world have different festivals and holidays, there is a momentous event that annually they all eagerly long for. It is the New Year festival which marks the pivotal point of a new period of time with the pure and pristine beginning for individuals. However, each nation has its own traditions, customs and values partly reflected in the celebration of the New Year festival. The ways of holding the festival in Viet Nam and in America are of no exception. The two countries belonging to two geographical locations and cultures share some certain similarities but mostly they show many obvious distinctions in the New Year celebration.
Body
The preparation for this event in Vietnam and in America is somewhat similar. Stores and supermarkets are so crowded with many people going to purchase necessaries for the holiday in advance. The most best-seller items in this shopping season are food, drinks and clothes. Vietnamese people also have to buy large amount of food for storing because of the considerable length of the holiday. Moreover, in Viet Nam most of shops will be closed for some days in this occasion. People clean and decorate their home as well to welcome the New Year. Houses often wear a new coat of paint after being decorated. In addition, the New Year trees will be prepared in an attractive design. In America, Christmas trees covering with decorations and colored lights are kept until the New Year festival ends. This kind of ever – green trees are put in their home or outside. Similarly, a branch of peach flower or a kumquat decorated with greeting cards and good luck symbols cannot be absent in each Vietnamese family. The two countries also resembles in their viewpoint on the New Year. They share the same opinion that this important time of transition offers optimism and hope. The New Year’s Day is a wonderful occasion for everybody to share their