Tết, also known as Tết Nguyên Đán, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the most significant holiday in Vietnam. Tết marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the lunar calendar year. This year, Tết falls on January 29, 2025. It is a time for families to reunite, honor ancestors, and celebrate renewal and prosperity. The holiday blends elements of ancestor worship, mythology, and cultural customs, including feasts, gift-giving, and the famous Tết-specific foods like bánh chưng and bánh tét. Over the centuries, Tết has evolved, but its core values of family, respect, and new beginnings remain central to its celebration.
