Vietnamese people refer to Chinese New Year as "Tết Nguyên Đán," which translates to "Feast of the First Morning."

The Vietnamese lunar new year is often celebrated up to two weeks, while Chinese New Year lasts 15 days.

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In Vietnam, Tết is not only celebrated by Vietnamese people but also by other ethnic groups like the Hmong, Dao, and Tay.

The Vietnamese zodiac, called "Một tuổi," consists of 12 animals, including the Cat, not present in the Chinese zodiac.

"Mừng Tuổi," a birthday-like celebration, is held during Tết for children born in the past year, according to their zodiac sign.

The custom of giving "lì xì" (red envelopes with money) is similar in both China and Vietnam, symbolizing luck and prosperity.

Vietnamese people clean their homes before Tết to sweep away bad luck and make room for good fortune.

Unlike China, Vietnam doesn't have a tradition of setting off fireworks during Tết; this practice was banned in 1995.

A unique dish to Vietnamese Tết is "Bánh Chưng," a rectangular glutinous rice cake filled with mung bean paste and pork.

"Chúc Tết," the greeting used during Tết, roughly means "Happy New Year" or "Celebrate the New Year," conveying best wishes for the coming year.

Vietnamese families decorate their homes with flowers and plants for Tết such as peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, kumquat trees, and marigold flowers.

"Mậu dũng," a custom based on the lunar calendar, determines the most auspicious hour for a family to start their Tết celebrations.

The "H Ái Lũ," or the "Five Elements Festival," marks the end of the old year and the start of the new year and includes a procession of five deities.

A popular pastime during Tết is "cờ tы" (a board game, similar to Chinese chess), reflecting the strategic and intellectual aspects of Vietnamese culture.

Vietnamese people visit temples and pagodas during Tết to honor their ancestors and pray for good luck and prosperity.

The "Chiếu" or "Call of the Kitchen God" ceremony, held a few days before Tết, signifies the start of the new year preparations.

In northern Vietnam, people believe that the first visitor of Tết, the "xông đất," influences the family's fortune for the year.

During Tết, the "Hội Ca" (Water Puppet Show) or " Quan Họ" (Love Duets), unique traditional performances, are widely appreciated and enjoyed.

In Vietnam, Tết coincides with the beginning of spring, symbolizing renewal and growth, making it the most auspicious time for new beginnings.

In central Vietnam, people visit the "Vọng Cồ" communal house in the evening of Lunar New Year's Eve to pray for prosperity.