Do you know how Koreans celebrate Chuseok?

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Jun 4, 2022, 7:09:03 AM6/4/22
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Chuseok, also called Hangawi, is among the most significant holidays celebrated in South Korea. It is a festival of harvest that marks the end of the harvest season and is a time for family members to get together to be thankful. Chuseok is typically celebrated at the beginning of October; however, the exact date is different according to the calendar of the lunar month.

On Chuseok, the day of Chuseok, families gather around the residence of the oldest family member to take the traditional sebae bow to honor. The family members also exchange gifts and have a meal of traditional Korean food. The most prominent word is songpyeon. It is a rice cake stuffed with a sweet topping like chestnuts, beans, and sesame seeds. Families also give songpyeon for the spirit of their ancestral ancestors.

On the first day, Chuseok is filled with family time, but the days following are for relaxation and fun. Many people visit their home town or take a vacation. Most popular activities include fishing, hiking, or playing traditional games like the yutnori (a table game that is played using sticks) and jegichagi (a game that is similar to hacky-sack).

Chuseok is an opportunity to be grateful for the earth's bounty and give gratitude to those who passed on their wisdom and customs. It is a time of celebration that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the importance of family.

Chuseok is among the essential celebrations in Korea, and it is the time to have a family reunion and celebrations and thanksgiving. The holiday is observed on the day 15th of the lunar month.

On this day, people give refreshments and food to their ancestors and ask for their well-being and health. Chuseok could also serve as a day to exchange gifts and catch up with loved ones and friends. It is a season of happiness and joy.

The history of Chuseok can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. It was at that time that it was customary to serve food and drink to the spirits of the deceased. The Korean people later adopted this tradition.

Chuseok is an extremely important celebration in Korea. It is an opportunity for families to thank God for the blessings they have received. It's also a time to exchange gifts and catch up with family and friends. The Christmas season is an occasion of joy and joy.
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