Things students should do during the 2025 Lunar New Year to create a meaningful spring. Lunar New Year is not just a time for reflection on the past year but also an opportunity to begin a new journey full of hope. For students who are dynamic and full of enthusiasm, this year’s Tet isn’t just about entertainment and rest but also a valuable time to do meaningful things.
Here are suggestions for MITC students to make Tet more memorable and complete:
- Spend time with family and connect with friends
Nothing is more precious than returning home and gathering with family during Tet. Help parents clean the house, prepare Tet feast, or simply sit and chat with grandparents to hear old stories. This is a wonderful way for students to show filial piety and strengthen family bonds.
Tet is also a time to rekindle friendships. A meeting with high school friends, a short spring trip, or simply a heartfelt conversation is enough to create memorable experiences.
- Learn about and preserve traditional Tet customs
As cultural inheritors, students should take advantage of Tet to explore national traditions such as: wrapping banh chung (traditional sticky rice cake), making Tet preserves, learning how to arrange the five-fruit tray, or participating in local festivals. Through these experiences, students not only preserve but also better understand the deep meaning of Vietnamese Tet.
- Invest time in personal hobbies and build plans for the new year
If busy study schedules have prevented you from pursuing personal interests, Tet is the perfect opportunity. Read a favorite book, learn to play an instrument, or try photography or painting. These activities not only help you relax but also enrich your spiritual life.
Tet is also an ideal time for students to sit down and set goals for the new year. Write down what you want to achieve, from improving academic results, participating in skills courses, to learning a new language. This helps students have clear direction and motivation for personal development in the new year.
- Celebrate an eco-friendly, economical, and meaningful Tet
As the younger generation, students have a responsibility to build a green and sustainable lifestyle. Limit plastic bag usage, recycle Tet decorations, or organize an economical yet meaningful Tet celebration. These small actions help protect the environment and spread positive messages to the community.
Tet often comes with many expenses, but students should consider carefully, avoiding excessive spending on unnecessary items like expensive clothes, luxury decorations, or uncontrolled entertainment. Spend reasonably to avoid financial burden after Tet.
- Avoid over-focusing on technology and forgetting Tet atmosphere
In this technological era, many young people tend to spend most of their time glued to phones, computers, or playing games all day. This not only loses the Tet atmosphere but also wastes precious opportunities to connect with family and enjoy traditional values.
- Maintain control during friend gatherings
Tet is ideal for friend gatherings, but organizing excessive meetings, staying out late, or using stimulants can lead to unwanted consequences. Know how to control time and behavior to maintain self-image. However, many students might feel that customs like visiting relatives, ancestral worship, or wrapping banh chung are “outdated” or “time-consuming.” But these are cultural values that need preservation. Ignoring these activities can lose the sacred meaning of Tet. Moreover, during Tet, students shouldn’t get too caught up in appointments and forget about self-care. Staying up late, unhealthy eating, or rushing around during Tet can harm health and safety. Students need to know how to take care of themselves and limit potentially risky actions like driving after drinking alcohol or not wearing helmets while riding.
- Relax and enjoy the Tet atmosphere
Finally, don’t forget to enjoy Tet’s peaceful moments. A morning sipping tea, enjoying banh chung, or strolling around town to admire spring flowers is enough to fully experience the beauty of traditional Tet.
Tet of the Wood Snake 2025 is not just a time for rest but an opportunity for students to refresh themselves, share love, and preserve beautiful memories. However, for students – young people full of energy and creativity – it’s also important to avoid inappropriate actions or habits to make the Tet holiday more complete.
In conclusion, Tet is a time for students to both enjoy the festivities and preserve traditional values. Avoiding inappropriate actions will help young people have a meaningful spring and start the new year with full energy.
By Ngoc Hien
