I live in Ho Chi Minh City, and Tet holiday in the city is very bustling occasion. Within a month before the Lunar New Year, the streets are very crowded, many people go out to do shopping and enjoy the holiday scenery. My parents are busy cleaning the house, and I am busy thinking about what to wear and where to go. Right after we have a break from school, my friends and I spend most of the time on Nguyen Hue Flower Street to take pictures. However, Nguyen Hue Street is not the only beautiful place, almost everywhere in the main streets are wonderful for people to have great pictures. They are beautifully decorated with bright lights, and the apricot blossom - the symbol of New Year's Day can be found everywhere. On New Year's Eve, my family and I watch fireworks from Sai Gon Bridge; we have to go there before nine o’clock to get a good spot. Early in the first morning of the year, we go to the pagoda to pray for peace and health, and then I accompany my parents to visit my grandparents and relatives. Tet is my favorite holiday because it is an occasion to enjoy the festive atmosphere, delicious food, and receive lucky money. I wish that Tet could last for a month.

Tet is one of my favorite holidays when our family can gather to have a heart-to-heart talk and express a thankful feeling to the other members. My family celebrated Tet in our own way. Before the first day of the Lunar New Year, all members of my family prepared everything together. Some cleaned the house, some watered the plants, others cooked. My mother said that this was a precious time when the family was reunited and together prepared everything to celebrate the New Year. On New Year’s Eve, we gathered together to watch a program named “Táo quân” and discussed who was the right person to first foot. Then when the new year is on, we will send each other good blessings. Tet is always my favorite holiday because it is filled with happy family memories.