Minimalist New Year, okay?

In times of economic hardship and tight belts, many people embrace a minimalist Tet celebration.

Workers were able to shop at the 0-dong supermarket in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City for Tet 2024 - Photo: HAI QUYNH

Not only in home decoration and fashion , the minimalist trend also affects positive thinking with the mentality of freeing oneself from unnecessary things, not focusing on external glitz.

Practicing a minimalist Tet holiday brings a positive message and spreads it to daily life to instill the awareness of saving through practical actions when around us there are people who are in more difficult circumstances.

Traditionally, every family has a full feast on Tet holiday. Women work hard in the kitchen, not having time to take care of themselves because of their busy schedules. Every housewife tries to show off all kinds of dishes to her family. Making many dishes! It would be a waste to throw away leftovers!

The same goes for shopping during Tet, sometimes we don't have enough money and have to borrow money to buy clothes, shoes... like other people. Many times we buy them and then don't use them.

Instead of shopping a lot, cooking a lot, then leaving leftover food and wasting money and time, everything needs to be minimized to limit family spending but not reduce the happy atmosphere of Tet.

First, minimize the purchase of food for Tet holiday because the convenience store system or traditional market is almost open all the time. Except for the offerings to ancestors that must be prepared, daily meals only need to be ordered by phone and delivered to your door.

Reducing food storage is also a way to save electricity. Gas stoves will have more time when you do not have to reheat food stored overnight. Use any clothes, shoes or accessories that are still usable. Only buy when necessary.

Many families take advantage of seemingly discarded items to design decorative or household items. Environmentally friendly gifts with the ability to reuse are favored by many people to demonstrate a green lifestyle.

A minimalist Tet celebration is reflected in the way you decorate your home, shop scientifically and economically. And more importantly, how you use your hard-earned money properly. Saving for Tet can still transmit positive energy and optimism to each other.

A minimalist Tet holiday is still full of spirit. Be frugal but know how to share when you can. Celebrating Tet happily in the spirit of frugality is the criteria many people aim for. Shopping less, cooking less does not mean less happiness.

Tet holiday is a time to rest and relax, we can see that peaceful rest is precious to tighten love in happy reunion. That is the optimistic spirit to overcome difficulties on the path of life.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tet-toi-gian-duoc-chu-20250104081059258.htm