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1. Paper Tet candy boxes
In recent years, paper products have become increasingly popular, especially unique and attractive paper Tet candy boxes that many families use during Tet.
Similar to other types of Tet candy boxes, paper candy boxes come in various designs. One of their advantages is that they can be easily made at home, saving costs. You can reuse attractive cake boxes or fold them yourself using regular paper. Here are some simple ways to make paper boxes that you can consider.
1.1. Tet candy boxes made from existing cake boxes
You can choose either round or square-shaped cake boxes.
1.2. DIY Tet candy boxes made from paper
Depending on your crafting skills, you can fold paper into rectangles, squares, hearts, multi-compartment trays, etc. Here's the simplest way to make a rectangular candy box using colored paper and scissors:
You can fold various paper boxes, each containing a different type of candy, and arrange them beautifully on the table.
2. Tet jam boxes
Vietnamese Tet cannot be complete without various Tet jams served with hot tea. Nowadays, there are many different types of jams made from fruits and vegetables, each carrying a different meaning, and every household has several types to offer guests. Therefore, when it comes to the topic of Tet candy boxes, Tet jam boxes are also highly valued.
Similar to Tet jams, there are various types of Tet candy boxes available, ranging in color, design, etc. However, the primary criterion is that they must be beautiful and have multiple compartments to accommodate various types of jams and candies. Some Tet jam boxes you can consider include:
- Hexagonal jam boxes: This type is very popular and often evokes childhood memories of Tet jam trays for many people.
- Round 6-compartment jam boxes: Similar to hexagonal boxes, this type also has 6 compartments but is designed in a round shape, commonly made of plastic.
- Flower-shaped jam boxes: These are impressive Tet candy tray boxes with a unique design that can rotate to spread out flower petals, each petal being a small compartment.
- 9-square jam boxes: The advantage of this type is that it can hold various types of jams and small candies or nuts.
In addition to the common types of jam boxes mentioned above, there are many other types that you can buy directly from stores or online marketplaces with various shapes and colors.
3. Plastic Tet candy boxes
No matter what, plastic Tet candy trays remain a popular choice for many families due to the diversity in designs, patterns, and increasingly diverse colors. Plastic trays for candies are often made of PE or PP plastic, PVC, which do not contain harmful substances, making them safe to use. Additionally, they have excellent water and moisture resistance.
The advantages of using plastic Tet candy boxes include high durability due to being mainly composed of flexible organic polymers. They are very sturdy, do not deform, and have good moisture resistance. Besides, plastic box designs are very youthful and trendy, providing a modern feel such as flower-shaped boxes, heart-shaped boxes, strawberry-shaped boxes, etc. Moreover, they are relatively cheap and easy to clean with a damp cloth.
4. Wooden Tet Candy Boxes
Besides plastic Tet candy boxes, wooden ones are equally favored. Items made of wood always evoke a sense of luxury and impressiveness with their characteristic grains and unique patterns, unmatched by any other material. Currently, there is a variety of designs thanks to the skilled hands of artisans who carve onto wood.
Similar to plastic boxes, wooden Tet candy boxes are highly durable, especially those made of high-quality wood with a lifespan of up to several decades. Moreover, they are resistant to breakage during use. A notable advantage of wooden items is that they are entirely natural, user-friendly, and environmentally friendly. You can choose square-shaped, hexagonal-shaped, tiered, or wood-and-porcelain combined candy boxes according to your needs and budget.
