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Cats are excellent persuaders, skilled, and zealous. They're likely to flourish academically. They quarrel with Rats. Cats have flexible minds, are composed, and are good at waiting for the right moment to make endeavors. Cats are courteous and sociable while also being comfortable on their own.

http://thingsasian.com/story/vietnamese-zodiac
https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html

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Pigs are a symbol of wealth. They can be courteous and brave , as well as truthful. Pigs are also diligent. However, their faults can lie in their obstinate and short tempered nature. They can also be capricious. Pigs are unconcerned about things, they have a very optimistic outlook. However, they are also known to be selfless.
http://thingsasian.com/story/vietnamese-zodiac
https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html

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The year of the Rooster constitutes diligence and busyness. Roosters have high intelligence and are considered great thinkers. However, Rooster men are considered cheeky. They are seen as lacking self-restraint and if provoked they will engage in actions that will bring about unfortunate consequences. Despite this, the Rooster is able to find success due to their talent in many fields.

http://thingsasian.com/story/vietnamese-zodiac
https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html

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Five Superstitions and Reasons for the Beliefs

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Five Superstitions and Reasons for the Beliefs

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1. One superstition held is that cleaning on the first three days of Tết is considered bad luck. The Vietnamese believe that sweeping your house on those days would wash away your luck and good fortune. So they would clean their homes days before Tết to have a pristine home for the New Year.

2. Another superstition is the bad luck that will result from breaking an object. People will be careful around objects that break easily during Tết because the breaking symbolizes loss or harm. This is similar to Westerners fear of breaking a mirror which brings seven years of bad luck.

3. The Vietnamese also believe in putting mourning on hold for Tết. Tết is a time of festivities and celebration. If a family member dies close to Tết, the family will hurry to have a funeral before the celebration. If the family member dies the day(s) of, they will delay the funeral until after Tết.

4. A superstition held about Tết is who to invite as your first guest for the New Year. The first person to enter your abode is believed to bring about either good or bad luck depending on the person. The Vietnamese will set up for their wealthiest or luckiest friend to come over on the first day to set the tone for the New Year.

5. One last superstition about Tết is the color of one's attire. White and black colors are meant to be worn at funerals, times of mourning. So the Vietnamese wear bright colors, such as red which is considered a lucky color in Vietnamese culture.
https://www.victoriahotels.asia/blog/10-things-to-know-about-lunar-new-year/

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Dog is the symbol of loyalty and honesty and usually looking like a snack. They are honest, friendly, faithful, loyal, smart, straightforward, and have a strong sense of responsibility. On the negative side, they are likely to be self-centered, cold, stubborn, critical of others and not good at social activities.

Chinese: 狗 (Gǒu)

Earthly Branches: Xu (戌)

Energy: Yang

Five Elements: Earth (Tu)

Lucky Flowers: Rose, Oncidium

Lucky Directions: East, West

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Unlucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7

Lucky Colors: Green, Red, Purple

Unlucky Colors: Blue, White, Golden

https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/dog.htm

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Summary of one folktale that has to do with Tết

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Summary of one folktale that has to do with Tết

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-The tradition of Vietnamese people giving small children li-xi all started from the lore that follows. Once upon a time, living in a peach blossom tree in the East were all "evil spirits" on Earth. While being kept inside the tree and controlled by deities, they always tried to escape from the deities and tried to harm people in any sort of way. On New Year's Eve, when deities meet up in the heavens, Tuy would appear(one of the evil spirits), touching small children’ head to make them burst into cries and get sicknesses. Thus, the whole family had to stay awake all night to protect the children from Tuy.

However, some Deities while once stopping by a village had turned themselves into gold coins. Parents covered those coins in red cloth and placed under a child’s pillow. Later, when Tuy came, the coins bedazzled and drove it away. Good news quickly spread out all over the country, and from that time on, the Vietnamese culture have had the tradition of giving small children lucky money in red envelope on the first day of Chinese New Years(Lunar New Years).

https://www.vietnamonline.com/tet/li-xi-lucky-money-for-tet.html

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-There are lots of traditions that people follow when it comes to Chinese New Year.

-To start, people usually clean their houses thoroughly the week before Lunar New Year as a way to bid farewell for last year and to welcome the next year.

-People then like to decorate their homes and buildings according to what zodiac sign is presented at that time. For example, since 2018 is the year of the dog, there should be similar decorations of dogs.

-Families like to also have a reunion dinner and it's usually thought to be the most important meal of the year and families usually eat fish, dumplings, and spring rolls.

-Firecrackers are also a way to celebrate the new year and it's usually set to the public mostly. However some still do it privately at homes(like me) but make sure the police doesn't catch you doing it.

-Lastly but definitely not the least, new year gifts and red envelopes. This is one of the more popular traditions and usually the older individuals give "li-xi" or red envelopes to the younger ones as a way to hope the young for the best. I wish I was still young.

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/

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Considered to be among the “noble” plants due to its resilience against cold weather, and the fact that their leaves are still attached to the branches after death. The Vietnamese like to plant these flowers in pots filled with earthy material, hardly ever in vases.

http://dreamtravelvietnam.com/follow-the-guide-details/decoration-in-tet-vietnamese-tet-part-3--2998.html

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An especially important aspect of the Vietnamese Tết occasion as the  dish cannot be missing when worshipping one's ancestors. Its crimson color acts as a symbol for good luck and great achievements for the coming year.

https://www.vietnamonline.com/tet/food-for-tet-holidays.html

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This traditional rice cake of Tết is meant to be an indication of the Earth. According to legend, the eighteenth son of Hung King, Lang Lieu, made this food item along with bánh dày after a dream in which a fairy told him how to make such things. He would then be passed the throne by the Hung Emperior when Lieu was declared winner of the cooking contest between twenty-one sons. In addition, this cake has an amazing lifespan, it is able to last for days even in the midst of heavy weather, it could survive for about a month in room temperature.

http://www.vietnamonline.com/entry/banh-chung.html

https://www.vietnamonline.com/tet/food-for-tet-holidays.html

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The blossoms are liked because of their pleasing appearance of the slim petals. Some thought that their colorful petals represented success and fine fortune. The elderly believed that it can drive back the wicked, evil forces.

http://dreamtravelvietnam.com/follow-the-guide-details/decoration-in-tet-vietnamese-tet-part-3--2998.html

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These trees are seen as a sign of fruitfulness and potency for the new year. It could also mean affluence, or opulence. They are frequently bought as gifts during the Lunar New Year. They can serve as ornaments, and are able to be bonsaied (Plants grown in container).

https://www.teeniecakes.com/kumquats-symbols-of-good-luck-and-prosperity/

http://www.lafairy-sails.com/en/blog/all-about-traditions-of-tet-the-vietnamese-lunar-new-year.htm

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People of this sign rely on their instincts, are keen, and naturally alert. They are great in social relations, making them popular among people. Their horoscope during the year of the dog is that they will be more keen on their hobbies, and that there's more pros than cons for them this year. Though, some level of unhappiness is expected to occur. This year will be a period of completion and achievements for them.

https://www.sunsigns.org/rat-horoscope-2018/

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rat.htm

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Persons born out of this sign frequently have good education, high intelligence, and a faculty of comedy. On the other hand, their suspicion could lead to hesitance and paranoia. This year will introduce higher degrees of freedom for the snakes, thus they are more inclined to try new activities.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/snake/

https://www.sunsigns.org/snake-horoscope-2018/

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Oxen are assiduous and forbearing. They are characterized as stable and tranquil. However, Oxen are also headstrong when crossed. An Ox is seemingly born with leadership but rarely lead a smooth life. Instead, they struggle and persevere in order to achieve their goals.

http://thingsasian.com/story/vietnamese-zodiac
https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html

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Horse are wise, discreet, agile, attractive and full of sympathy. The downside is that there is a tendency for them to be lazy, greedy, arrogant and willing to be self-centered.

Chinese: 马 (Mǎ)

Earthly Branches: Wu (午)

Energy: Yang

Five Elements: Fire (Huo)

Lucky Flowers: Calla Lily, Jasmine, Marigold

Lucky Directions: Northeast, Southeast, South

Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7

Unlucky Numbers: 1, 5, 6

Lucky Colors: Brown, Yellow, Red, Purple

Unlucky Colors: Blue, White, Golden

https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/horse.htm

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Goat represents harmony and calmness. Goats are polite, well-mannered, shy, imaginative, determined and have good taste. On the negative side, they are sometimes pessimistic, unrealistic, short-sighted and slow.

Chinese: 羊 (Yánɡ)

Earthly Branches: Wei (未)

Energy: Yin

Five Elements: Earth (Tu)

Lucky Flowers: Carnation, Primrose

Lucky Directions: East, Southeast, South

Lucky Numbers: 2, 7

Unlucky Numbers: 3, 8

Lucky Colors: Green, Red, Purple

Unlucky Colors: Golden, Coffee

https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/sheep.htm

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Monkey represents being cheerful and energetic by nature and usually represent flexibility. Monkeys are wise, intelligent, confident, charismatic, loyal, inventive and have leadership. The weaknesses of the Monkeys are being arrogant, crafty, restless and snobbish.

Chinese: 猴 (Hóu)

Earthly Branches: Shen (申)

Energy: Yang

Five Elements: Metal (Jin)

Lucky Flowers: Chrysanthemum

Lucky Directions: North, Northwest, West

Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8

Unlucky Numbers: 2, 5, 9

Lucky Colors: White, Golden, Blue

Unlucky Colors: Red, Black, Grey

https://www.yourchineseastrology.com/zodiac/monkey.htm

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Often, persons of this zodiac sign are mighty, self-reliant, certain, and courageous. They like to travel, are honest, and are more than capable to earn the trust of others. During the year of the dog, tigers are more likely to change their viewpoints of things into a more optimistic one. But, they are advised to look after themselves more.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/tiger.htm

https://www.sunsigns.org/tiger-horoscope-2018/

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People born of this sign are usually energetic, rational, and are more susceptible to excitement. They are righteous to their moral beliefs, but could be haughty and possess little patience. In this year of the dog, their impulses will take more of a role, which would bring more excitement and liveliness, but risk is still something to consider. Carefulness will be most beneficial by the end of the year.

https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/dragon.htm

https://www.sunsigns.org/dragon-horoscope-2018/