In Asian culture, Tet flowers are not only used for decoration but also carry feng shui meaning, symbolizing vitality, luck and smooth starts. However, according to studies on living space psychology and traditional feng shui concepts analyzed by many international experts, not every type of flower is suitable for displaying in the first days of the year.
Flowers with gloomy colors
Flowers with overly dark colors such as dark purple, deep brown or black are often considered unsuitable for the festive atmosphere. According to BBC Culture's analysis of the color impact in living space, dark tones easily create a heavy feeling, reduce positive energy and affect the general mood of the family. Meanwhile, Tet is considered a time that needs a lot of light and fresh colors to activate the feeling of hope and a favorable start.
Fake flowers, dried flowers or withered flowers
Although convenient and easy to preserve, artificial flowers are not highly appreciated in symbolic spaces such as Tet. Trang The Spruce - a website specializing in houses and lifestyles - believes that lifeless decorative elements can make the space emotionally "freeze". In Eastern feng shui beliefs, dried or withered flowers also symbolize decline, stagnation, not suitable for the desire for a smooth and developing new year.
Flowers have a too strong or unpleasant odor
Some flowers have a very strong fragrance, easily causing headaches or discomfort when placed in a closed space. According to Medical News Today, a fragrance that is too strong can stimulate the nerves, causing fatigue, especially when the family receives guests continuously during Tet. This inadvertently affects mood, health and the atmosphere of reunion - a factor considered the foundation of peace at the beginning of the year.
Instead of the above types of flowers, many families are advised to prioritize choosing flowers with bright colors and strong vitality such as peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, chrysanthemums, orchids. Architectural Digest believes that flowers with warm colors and soft shapes help create a cozy feeling, balance emotions and bring positive energy to the living space.
Choosing flowers for Tet is therefore not only an aesthetic story, but also a way for each family to send wishes for a new year of peace, prosperity and good luck.
