Cute, colorful piggy banks are not only a beloved childhood companion but also a cherished item for children during the Lunar New Year. More than just a place to store savings, piggy banks hold sentimental value, becoming a traditional gift that many parents give to their children at the beginning of the new year to show care, encouragement, and good luck. The New Year's money stored in the piggy bank is not just a form of savings but also instills a habit of saving and an appreciation for the value of money in young children.
These colorful clay pigs symbolize abundance and prosperity.
These days, at the central market in Viet Tri city, along with eye-catching home decorations, colorful piggy banks have become a major attraction for customers. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai, a small trader at the central market in Viet Tri city, shared: “The piggy bank business becomes bustling from the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) until the beginning of the new year. During this time, families often buy piggy banks for their children to save their New Year's money. Starting from the end of November in the lunar calendar, I contacted factories to import many diverse designs and styles to serve customers. Besides traditional piggy bank designs, factories also create new shapes such as lucky cats, rabbits, chicks, or dinosaurs, meeting the needs and preferences of buyers. Prices depend on the material and size, ranging from a few tens of thousands to a few hundred thousand dong.”
The money received as New Year's gifts, stored in piggy banks, is not only a form of savings but also instills in young children the habit of saving and appreciating the value of money.
After a year of being "fattened up" with New Year's lucky money and small savings, clay piggy banks are usually broken open at the end of the year. New piggy banks are then bought to start a new saving journey. Although many inexpensive plastic piggy banks are now available on the market, many people still choose to buy clay piggy banks to store their savings. The feeling of personally breaking open a clay piggy bank remains a special joy. It's like the moment of unlocking an unexpected "treasure," bringing excitement not only to children but also to adults.
Ms. Nguyen Bich Ngoc (Tien Phong area, Gia Cam ward, Viet Tri city) spent time taking her two children shopping and choosing a piggy bank for the New Year.
Maintaining the habit of saving money in piggy banks for her children for many years, Ms. Nguyen Bich Ngoc (Tien Phong area, Gia Cam ward, Viet Tri city) took advantage of the busy time on the last day of the year to take her two children shopping for and choosing piggy banks for the new year. This year, her family chose Huong Canh ceramic piggy banks in bright yellow, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Ms. Ngoc shared: “Saving money in piggy banks not only helps my family save a considerable amount of money but also brings profound educational meaning. My children learn the habit of saving and appreciate every small coin. Especially, putting money into the piggy bank together creates moments of bonding among family members. The money saved from the piggy bank is usually used to support my children's education, and a portion is also set aside to help those in need through charity programs at school and in the local area. This is not only a way to cultivate good character but also a way to spread love.”
These adorable piggy banks are a beloved companion for many children during the Lunar New Year season.
Saving money in piggy banks is not simply a habit, but also a way to nurture family bonds and cultivate cultural values in modern life. These piggy banks carry hopes for a peaceful, happy, and successful new year, helping future generations preserve valuable traditional values.
Thuy Phuong
Source: https://baophutho.vn/nuoi-lon-dat-net-dep-dau-xuan-227090.htm
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