Traditional Customs for a Lucky New Year’s Eve
1. What is New Year’s Eve? New Year’s Eve is the transition time between the old year and the new year, marking the end of the old year according to the lunar calendar. It begins at 0 hours: 0 Minutes: 0 seconds and enters the first day of the new year. In Vietnam, New Year’s Eve is also known as Truc Tich night, and it is the most sacred night for every Vietnamese family. Families gather together to worship their ancestors, bid farewell to the old year, and welcome the new year. They pray for health, luck, fortune, and prosperity for all family members. 2. The meaning of New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is a time of transition and symbolizes a fresh start. It is believed that this is the time to leave behind the bad luck and unhappiness of the previous year and embrace the hope for positive changes in the new year. It is also a time for family members to come together, reflect on the past year, and set goals for the upcoming year. 3. Traditional customs...