As the year ends and Tết approaches, everyone anxiously wonders what the new year and the future will bring. How will love, family life, work, construction plans, partnerships, and careers unfold? Where will humanity be headed in 2026? Will World War III break out? Will Communist China invade Taiwan? Will […]
Social Culture & Traditions
The Calligrapher by Vũ Đình Liên
The poem “Ông Đồ” was written in 1936 and published in Tinh Hoa (Essence) magazine. In this work, author Vũ Đình Liên conveys a deep sense of sorrow and nostalgia for the fading traditions and people of the past. As Western education spread in Vietnam, Han studies and Chinese characters […]
Happy Tết – Year of the Horse
Wishing all readers, contributors, staff, and volunteers of HuuTri.org a joyful and prosperous Tết Bính Ngọ 2026! May the new year bring you abundant happiness, vibrant health, and lasting longevity. Thank you for your invaluable contributions, unwavering support, and thoughtful suggestions that continue to strengthen and enrich our online retirement […]
Origins, Meaning, and Traditions of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)
Tết Nguyên Đán is the most significant festival in Vietnam, deeply rooted in the nation’s culture, customs, and traditions. Origins of Tết Nguyên Đán According to historical records, the origins of Tết Nguyên Đán trace back to the reign of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient China, around […]
Until the Last Valentine
In Westminster, Orange County, where bougainvillea spills over white fences and the air carries the scent of phở and ocean breeze, ông Hoà and bà Bình made a decision that surprised their children but felt perfectly natural to them. In their late eighties, after more than six decades of marriage, […]
Kitchen Gods, Heavenly Reports, and Year-End Truths
The Kitchen God: Guardian of the Hearth In traditional East Asian folk belief, the Kitchen God — known in China as Zao Jun or Zao Shen — is a household deity who lives above the stove. His role is both intimate and cosmic: he watches over the family’s daily life […]
The Evolution and Economics of Super Bowl Advertising
Since its inception in 1967, the Super Bowl has transcended its status as a mere football championship to become a cultural phenomenon, particularly in the realm of advertising. The inaugural Super Bowl featured 30-second commercials priced at approximately $37,500—a modest sum compared to today’s standards. Over the decades, these advertisements […]
Obtaining a U.S. Visa to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup
We’re only six months away from one of the world’s biggest sporting events: the FIFA World Cup. The opening match will take place on June 11, 2026 at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico will face South Africa to kick off a thrilling journey: 104 fierce matches […]
The History and Christian Beliefs Surrounding Christ’s Birth
The crib or manger, central to Christian tradition, is the place where the infant Savior was laid after His birth. Historically, it was part of a stable or grotto where food for animals was placed, likely carved from the same material as the grotto itself. A longstanding tradition recounts that […]










