Today I will talk about National Holiday in my country. It is 10th, which is the most important public holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for family reunions, paying respect to ancestors, and welcoming a new year full of luck and happiness. People also believe that what happens during the year will affect the out years, so everyone tries to be kind and positive. This holiday usually occurs at the end of January or the beginning of February, depending on the lunar standard. The celebration normally lasts for about a week, but many people prepare for a few weeks in advance. During the day, people clean and decorate the house called traditional food like pension and visit their relatives and friends. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes, which is something they always look forward to. There are also fireworks shows and cultural activities in many cities. I really like this holiday because it is the only time of the year when all members of my family gather together. It is a great time to realize, forget the worries of the past year, and start fresh. The Amethyst is very joyful and meaningful, and it makes me feel proud of my country.
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Today I will talk about a national holiday in my country. It is the 10th, which is the most important public holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for family reunions, paying respect to ancestors, and welcoming a new year full of luck and happiness. People also believe that what happens during the year will affect the upcoming years, so everyone tries to be kind and positive. This holiday usually occurs at the end of January or the beginning of February, depending on the lunar calendar. The celebration normally lasts for about a week, but many people prepare for a few weeks in advance. During the day, people clean and decorate the house, prepare traditional food like bánh chưng, and visit their relatives and friends. Children receive lucky money in red envelopes, which is something they always look forward to. There are also fireworks shows and cultural activities in many cities. I really like this holiday because it is the only time of the year when all members of my family gather together. It is a great time to relax, forget the worries of the past year, and start fresh. The atmosphere is very joyful and meaningful, and it makes me feel proud of my country.
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