Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hai, residing in Binh Loi hamlet, Long Binh ward, and her husband are preparing to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year).
As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the atmosphere in Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hai's small house in Binh Loi hamlet, Long Binh ward, becomes increasingly lively. Mrs. Hai, along with her husband and children, cleans every corner of the house, trims and rearranges the potted plants. Mrs. Hai shared: "In the past, when Tet came, I handled everything myself, from shopping, cooking, decorating the house to preparing gifts and sweets for both sides of the family. Three years ago, my health wasn't good, and on the 28th of Tet, I was bedridden, there were no sweets or treats, and the house was in disarray... That Tet was really stressful for my family." Continuing his wife's words, Mr. Le Van Hoang, Mrs. Hai's husband, expressed: "I work as a truck driver, often leaving early and returning late. Previously, I always thought I was responsible for the finances , while housework was my wife's job, so I let her handle everything, especially during Tet (Lunar New Year). But after my wife fell ill near Tet, I realized that preparing for Tet is the responsibility of every family member. The whole family works together, chatting and discussing Tet menus, plans for visiting relatives, gifts for grandparents... When everything is shared, the Tet atmosphere becomes much more joyful and warm."
For Bui My Lien and her husband in Thanh Quoi commune, Tet (Lunar New Year) doesn't begin with shopping and decorating the house, but with planning, working hard, and diligently managing their finances. These days, they are busy finalizing orders for homemade cakes for customers. Mr. Tran Van Hung, Lien's husband, carefully checks the delivery list, noting down each specific address.
Two years ago, when the company downsized, Mr. Hung lost his job, and the financial burden fell entirely on Ms. Lien's shoulders. "The whole family lived off the small convenience store. At that time, I was very worried, especially during the Lunar New Year season. Just thinking about the children's school fees, electricity and water bills, and the money for preparations for Tet... it was overwhelming," Ms. Lien recounted.
Not wanting his wife to manage everything alone, Mr. Hung discussed with her the idea of starting a baking business, with him taking on the delivery job. Since then, for the past two years, every time Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, their small house is bustling with the atmosphere of "baking." Ms. Lien mixes the batter, bakes sponge cakes and waffles, and makes peanut candy; Mr. Hung packages, takes orders, and delivers. Their two young children reduce their screen time and gaming time to help their parents label and pack the cakes into boxes. Ms. Lien confided: "Thanks to sharing the work, although the income isn't much, it's enough for the family to have a decent Tet. Importantly, neither my wife nor I feel overwhelmed by the workload. Therefore, the family celebrates Tet more happily."
Spring is knocking at the door. But what makes Tet (Vietnamese New Year) so special isn't just the lavish feasts and spotless homes, but the moments when the whole family shares love. Because Tet is only truly joyful when each member contributes, so that love isn't just words, but is present in every simple, warm action; everyone feels a part, a responsibility, and a joy when Tet and spring arrive.
Text and photos: CAO OANH
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/de-ngay-tet-tron-ven-niem-vui-a197922.html
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