Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is the Vietnamese New Year and usually happens in January or February. Before Tet, people clean their houses and buy new clothes. They also buy flowers like peach blossoms and kumquat trees to decorate their homes. On the first day of Tet, families gather to celebrate together. People cook special foods like "banh chung" (square cake) and eat fruit. Children often receive lucky money in red envelopes from their parents and relatives. Tet is a time for family and friends to come together, remember ancestors, and wish for good health and happiness in the new year. Many people visit temples or pagodas to pray for luck. It is a joyful and peaceful time for everyone.
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1. What is Tet?
2. What do people buy before Tet?
3. What special food do people eat during Tet?
4. What do children receive during Tet?
5. Fill in the blank: People clean their houses and buy _______ before Tet.
6. Fill in the blank: Tet is a time to visit _______ and pray for luck.