Gene Hong

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Korean New Year’s Day

The day commonly called as “Seolnal” is the first day of the lunar calendar.

It is the most important of the traditional Korean holiday.

What is the holiday?

Korean New Year day is generally the same day as Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Vietnamese New Year day.

Everyone in the country, grandparents, cousin, uncle, aunt.

Who celebrates?

When is it celebrated?It is the first day of

the lunar calendar , which comes on February 3rd.

It changes every year but is usually at the end of January or begins of February.

People return to their home town to visit there parents.

Eat a special meal at home.

Where is it celebrated?

Why is it celebratedCelebrating the end

of one year and beginning of a new year.

Most important family party of the year.

Celebrate living and dead family members.

Focus on the family and community.

How is it celebrated?Koreans wear

Hanbok(a traditional Korean costume)

Eats a traditional Korean rice dumpling soup.

Plays many games such as Yutnori

“Seolnal” is the first day of the lunar calendar.

The whole family celebrates together.Usually at the end of January or begins of

February.Return to their home townPeople can focus on their family and

community.Wears a special clothing and eats a special

soup.

Summary