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Korean New Year’s Day

Korean New Year’s Day. Gene Hong ESL 1. What is the holiday?. The day commonly called as “ Seolnal ” is the first day of the lunar calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holiday. Who celebrates?.

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Korean New Year’s Day

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  1. Korean New Year’s Day Gene Hong ESL 1

  2. What is the holiday? • The day commonly called as “Seolnal” is the first day of the lunar calendar. • It is the most important of the traditional Korean holiday.

  3. Who celebrates? • 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Where is it celebrated? • People return to their home town to visit there parents. • Eat a special meal at home.

  6. Why is it celebrated • Celebrating 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.

  7. How is it celebrated? • Koreans wear Hanbok(a traditional Korean costume) • Eats a traditional Korean rice dumpling soup. • Plays many games such as Yutnori

  8. Summary • “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 town • People can focus on their family and community. • Wears a special clothing and eats a special soup.

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