2025年2月3日 · Creating a beautiful and meaningful Tet altar might seem daunting, but with a little guidance, it's a rewarding and accessible process. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the essential elements and arrangement techniques, ensuring your Tet altar is both stunning and deeply symbolic.

Tết (Vietnamese: [tet̚˧˦], chữ Hán: 節), short for Tết Nguyên Đán (chữ Hán: 節元旦; lit. 'Festival of the first day'), is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. Tết celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar and usually falls on January or February in the Gregorian calendar. [2]

During Tet, the Vietnamese New Year celebration, the family altar is decorated with a special arrangement of fruits, and foods are left out for the ancestors. A special ceremony called the Kitchen God ceremony takes place 7 days before the new year and features a paper hat and shoes placed on the altar.

2024年1月29日 · The altar during Tet embodies the Vietnamese people’s remembrance and respect for their ancestors; it is carefully adorned with a well-selected five-fruit tray and a feast featuring delicious dishes or favorite foods of the deceased.

A Traditional Spring Tết Altar & Feast: Experience a beautifully renderedTết altar and feast set up in an elegant state room, offering a glimpse into Vietnamese New Year traditions.

2025年1月21日 · The ancestral altar, found in every Vietnamese home, symbolizes a deep spiritual connection to the past, honoring the memory of those who came before. Curious about why this practice is so significant?

On every Tet occasion, the Tet altar is where each family expresses gratitude and sends heartfelt thanks to their ancestors for a peaceful and prosperous new year. The altar is where offerings are made, showcasing the traditional beauty of each family.

2025年1月29日 · Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a unique and beautiful Tet altar centerpiece: a miniature water tower! This charming craft project combines traditional Tet symbolism with a modern, elegant twist, offering a delightful alternative to conventional altar decorations.

2021年2月11日 · Tet, or Lunar New Year, is the most important festival of the year for Vietnamese people and a time for family reunions. It is an opportunity for descendants to invite the souls of their ancestors to join the family’s Tet celebration. Several days ahead of Tet, local people traditionally go to the cemetery in order to pay homage to the dead.

2020年2月18日 · A “Mam Ngu Qua” (five-fruit tray) on the ancestral altar during Tet holiday symbolizes the admiration and gratitude of the Vietnamese to Heaven and Earth and their ancestors, and demonstrates their aspiration for prosperity.