
Tại sao tháng 1 gọi là tháng Giêng?
While the months from February to November in the lunar calendar are referred to by numerical order, December and January are particularly special and have their own names: December and January.

While the months from February to November in the lunar calendar are referred to by numerical order, December and January are particularly special and have their own names: December and January.

How many days are in the twelfth lunar month of the Year of the Snake (2015), and will the upcoming Lunar New Year have a 30th day of the lunar month? These are questions many people are interested in as the Year of the Horse (2016) approaches.

Why is the twelfth lunar month called "the month of honey" in folklore, and where does this name originate from?

The twelfth lunar month, or the month of the year's transition, is not only a time of transition from the old year but also holds cultural and historical significance, serving as a reminder of caution for Vietnamese people throughout history.

The twelfth lunar month is a time when Vietnamese people turn their thoughts to their ancestors, performing many important rituals to bid farewell to the old year, pray for peace, and prepare to welcome the Lunar New Year.

Khởi đầu tháng cuối năm và chuẩn bị mùa Tết Nguyên đán, các gia đình Việt thắp hương cho tổ tiên và thần linh, tham khảo văn khấn mùng 1 tháng Chạp năm Ất Tỵ 2025.

The twelfth lunar month, or "Lap Nguyet," is not only the last month of the lunar year but also a time of many rituals and customs, focusing on ancestor worship and preparing for Tet (Lunar New Year).

The twelfth lunar month, the last month of the year, not only signals the approaching Tet (Lunar New Year) but also holds many interesting meanings regarding its name and important traditional rituals.

The Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 will not have a 30th day of the 12th lunar month, and this day will not reappear for another 7 years; why has the 30th day of the 12th lunar month been absent for 8 consecutive years?

Examining the Vietnamese lunar calendar of the 20th and 21st centuries, we don't see January as a leap month. Many people believe that there is never a leap month in January. What do experts say about this?

Preparing meticulously for the Lunar New Year's full moon offering ceremony is a Vietnamese tradition during the year-end holiday season; so what does a complete offering tray for the Lunar New Year's full moon ceremony consist of?

Whether or not to perform the Lunar New Year's Eve ceremony before the 15th is a concern for many people whose families are unable to perform the ceremony on the exact day.

The ritual of replacing the deity with a red cloth is performed in the twelfth lunar month, solemnly at the altar of each family. So what exactly is the ritual of replacing the deity with a red cloth?

There's an old saying, "Don't move house in December, don't cut your hair in January"; why did the elders advise against moving house in December?

The twelfth lunar month is a time dedicated to honoring ancestors, with many rituals preparing for the Lunar New Year, and quite a few important ceremonies taking place during this month.

By carefully preparing offerings for incense burning and completing the ritual with a prayer on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, the homeowner will have peace of mind as they embark on the busy year-end season, awaiting Tet (Lunar New Year).

"Month of the Last Month" is a folk term referring to the last month of the lunar year. Why is the twelfth lunar month called the "Month of the Last Month"?

The name "Tet" refers only to the last month of the lunar year. Do you know what the word "chap" means, and why the twelfth lunar month is called "Tet"?

For Vietnamese people, the twelfth lunar month is a time to remember their ancestors, with many important rituals performed with great reverence.

This prayer for the first day of the twelfth lunar month will help you complete the rituals for your ancestors on the last first day of the Year of the Rabbit.

Some people may not know why the twelfth lunar month is called "Chạp" and what "Chạp" means.

The offering tray for the full moon ceremony in the twelfth lunar month usually includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes; however, the composition may vary depending on local customs.

For Vietnamese people, the twelfth lunar month has three extremely important rituals. Do you know what they are?

Many families wonder whether it's necessary to offer sacrifices on the exact day of the 15th day of the 12th lunar month, and which day is best for this occasion.

Many people wonder what the word "chạp" in the twelfth lunar month means, and why the twelfth lunar month is called the month of the "honey month"?

What does the word "chạp" in "tháng Chạp" mean, and why is the twelfth lunar month called "tháng Chạp"?

The prayers for the full moon ceremony in the twelfth lunar month include prayers to the Earth God, deities, and ancestors.

The offerings for the full moon ceremony in the twelfth lunar month are usually given more attention and prepared more elaborately by Vietnamese people than those for other full moon ceremonies throughout the year.

The full moon of the twelfth lunar month is one of the important rituals in the lunar calendar, so when should the full moon of the twelfth lunar month be celebrated and what preparations are needed?

The twelfth lunar month is known as the month of caution, so many taboos are observed to ensure good fortune and avoid misfortune as the year ends and the Lunar New Year approaches.