This Tet, it seems that many young people are looking for simple values, from natural black hair, simple clothes to the habit of hunting for "second-hand" items and simplifying the matter of lucky money and gifts.
Young people are gradually choosing to celebrate Tet simply in their own way, finding the values of traditional Tet and enjoying happiness from simple things - Photo: DOAN NHAN
Young people tend to create a frugal yet meaningful Tet, not following fashion trends or some heavy social standards.
Dr. LE THI LAM
Black hair, old clothes, light red envelope
Immersed in a pile of shelves full of old clothes at a liquidation and consignment fashion store on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street (Da Nang City), Thanh Tinh (23 years old) said she would choose "second-hand" clothes instead of following current fashion trends. This Tet, she continues to choose old items and used shoes that are still very fashionable.
The reason Tinh chose this is because "second hand" clothes are both cost-effective and help reduce fashion waste in the environment, and are affordable.
"As long as you know how to choose, items that are still new, have neat seams, and simple designs and colors will never go out of style," Thanh Tinh shared.
Many young people choose to keep their hair style and color naturally black, which is no less attractive. Thuy Tien (26 years old, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province) and a few of her friends also decided to keep their hair long and naturally black this Tet.
Tien said black hair not only evokes traditional beauty but also helps her feel more feminine and approachable.
"This year I didn't buy new clothes but chose my existing items and mixed them differently to create my own style. The feeling of wearing familiar clothes, not too fussy but with a unique beauty makes me feel happier," Tien boasted.
Thuy Tien said that after three years of graduating and working in an office, she has changed a lot when thinking about Tet. It is an opportunity to return to oneself, to feel the simple things with family and friends, so the simpler it is, the more attractive and beautiful it is.
Furthermore, while in the past many young people who had just started working thought that they had to try to save up to prepare heavy lucky money envelopes to give to their relatives, nowadays many people do not place too much emphasis on the material value of the lucky money envelopes.
"We give each other a few tens of thousands of dong as lucky money, preserving the beautiful customs of Tet instead of being pressured to give large sums of money as lucky money," Tien said.
Rediscovering the value of traditional Tet
Dr. Le Thi Lam, lecturer of the Department of Psychology and Education (University of Education, University of Danang), said that simplifying Tet by saving on spending, reducing the pressure of giving lucky money, gifts and shopping can bring many positive changes to the spirit of young people, especially in their relationships with family and society.
Dr. Lam analyzed that when people are no longer too concerned about shopping or giving gifts, they will feel more relaxed in celebrating Tet. Instead of trying to show off their success or wealth through material gifts, they can enjoy Tet in a natural, comfortable way, without being burdened by social expectations. This will relieve stress and focus on the real values of Tet such as being with family and friends.
Moreover, not placing too much emphasis on gifts or complicated rituals also creates conditions for young people to have more time for their families. Moments of close conversation, intimate meals or reminiscing about old memories become the bond that binds family affection, making Tet more cozy and meaningful, deepening relationships.
"I think that simplifying Tet not only helps young people reduce pressure and stress, but also encourages them to return to the core values of family love, sharing and simple joy. Thanks to that, you will enjoy Tet in the true sense and full of love," Dr. Lam commented.
Ever felt pressured because of lucky money
Thanh Tin (26 years old, from Quang Nam) shared that he was quite pressured about giving lucky money a few years ago. Although he had just graduated from university, when he returned home for Tet, he had to save money beforehand to save for lucky money. "I had to put at least 50,000 VND in lucky money envelopes, and for my grandchildren, siblings or grandparents, the amount usually fluctuated from 200,000 - 500,000 VND," Tin said.
The pressure of spending just a few days of Tet also makes him stressed, especially when the economy is not abundant. Tin honestly shared that he used to think that since he was working, he needed to give lucky money to look good so that no one would say he was stingy. However, in recent years, the economy has been more difficult, making it difficult for young people to be independent.
"I realized that instead of trying to give a large amount of lucky money, I could choose a simpler way because the value of the lucky money envelope is not the amount of money but the spiritual meaning and sincere wishes," Tin confided.
Tet at the office, sincere greetings
Quite a few young people when asked said that this year they will simplify giving gifts, especially expensive gifts in the office environment.
Instead, people prefer to send each other sincere wishes or handmade but meaningful gifts. For them, Tet is an occasion to connect love, not to compare or display material values.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tet-den-roi-bao-li-xi-nhe-thoi-20250124095743269.htm
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