Spring departs, closing the old page of the calendar.

(PLVN) - Today is a bustling weekend, and the cafe next to my house is welcoming a large number of customers who have come to meet up after Tet (Lunar New Year). Their lively conversations fill the entire neighborhood. I suddenly realized that the Lunar New Year comes and goes in the blink of an eye.

Just yesterday, the aroma of boiled sticky rice cakes wafted through the small kitchen, the sounds of knives and cutting boards bustling as preparations for the New Year's Eve feast filled the air, yet daily life is gradually returning to normal after Tet. As the new year begins, everyone turns the pages of their plans, their hearts sinking at the words "Tet is over." Time seems to have the feet of the wind, rushing past the days of reunion, leaving us with just enough space for nostalgia.

The final days of the year always have a special light. This light doesn't necessarily come from lanterns hanging in front of houses or twinkling lights in the streets, but from the eyes of each person returning home. Returning after a year of hard work, after stressful days of earning a living, after crowded buses. Tet (Lunar New Year) is a gentle excuse to allow us to pause, to breathe more slowly, to hug loved ones tightly and say things that seem simple but haven't been uttered all year.

Yet, the Lunar New Year passed by faster than we expected. Perhaps it's because we've grown a year older, and as we mature, time seems to shrink. A day slips by in the blink of an eye, a week vanishes in a few blinks.

I remember the days when Hanoi 's streets were quiet, spacious, and bathed in golden sunlight during the first days of the new year. When you could go out without worrying about the hustle and bustle, the exhaust fumes, and the dust. But before that tranquil atmosphere of Hanoi during Tet could fully permeate every corner of my memory, it had to give way to the noisy hustle and bustle returning.

But perhaps it is precisely because it is so short that Tet becomes all the more precious. We remember each family meal, when everyone sat close together around the table, no one on their phone, no one in a hurry. Old stories were retold, old memories were rekindled, and plans for the new year were illuminated in everyone's eyes. Some dreams were still vague, some plans still unfinished, but all shared a common color of hope.

This Tet holiday, I realized I had so much to tell my parents and siblings. I silently thanked life for giving me so many precious experiences over the past year. I felt so lucky that my parents were still healthy, still strong enough to clean the house and take care of the flower pots in the yard. The joy of hearing my siblings' laughter echoing in our old house, where every corner holds the imprint of my childhood. Time may take us far away, but Tet always brings us back to our most authentic selves.

On some early spring mornings, I wake up earlier than usual, opening the window to welcome the cool breeze that still carries a hint of winter's chill. The small street in front of my house is quieter than usual, as if also enjoying the lingering effects of the holiday. I suddenly think, if we could slow down a little throughout the year like we do during Tet (Lunar New Year), perhaps our hearts would feel less weary. But life is inherently a constant flow, and Tet is just a peaceful bend before the ship sets sail again.

The fleeting passage of the Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) leaves many feeling nostalgic, but it also reminds us of the value of time. Every moment spent with loved ones is irreplaceable. Every hug, every wish, every smile is a seed of memory sown in our hearts. When we return to the grind of work, those seeds will sprout into motivation and comfort during weary days.

But for me, Tet is not just a few days off on the calendar. Tet is a starting point. It's like a blank page at the beginning of the year, where we can rewrite unfinished plans, correct old mistakes, and draw new dreams.

The Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 has come to an end, but it has left me with a strangely optimistic feeling. Perhaps the past year wasn't perfect, perhaps we missed some opportunities, perhaps the future holds many challenges. However, looking at the vibrant green shoots in front of my house, I realize that spring always begins with small things. A tiny flower bud can still herald a brilliant season ahead.

In the past, I used to feel disheartened when I suddenly realized how quickly time passed. But today, that very finitude makes me appreciate every moment. If Tet (Lunar New Year) lasted forever, perhaps people would no longer find it special. If spring stayed all year round, perhaps we would forget the excitement of waiting for it. Therefore, the brevity of Tet is not something to be sad about, but a gentle reminder: live more fully, love more, and start stronger.

As I folded up the last red envelopes and put away the peach blossoms whose petals had begun to fall, I no longer felt the regret I once did. Instead, there was a quiet belief. The new year had begun. Doors of opportunity were waiting to be knocked on. New paths awaited our footsteps. And somewhere amidst the hurried pace of life about to return, the spirit of Tet still flowed silently in everyone's heart.

The Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 passed quickly like a spring breeze, but its echoes remain. They remain in memories, in family photos, in the laughter that still resonates. And more importantly, they remain in the hope for a brighter future where we walk with warm hearts and confident eyes.

Spring has gently closed the old calendar page, but ahead lies a thick book waiting to be written. And I believe that, with the love nurtured during those short Tet holidays, each of us can write a bright, peaceful, and radiant 2026.

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