[madtownrph1]

Hello everyone.

Does anyone know of any Korean Christmas traditions? We would really like to incorporate Korean culture with our holidays. Thanks in advance!

[teachamy]

Good question. I'll need to look this one up, and I'll ask my Korean student. Nolan's foster family's pictures from Christmas involved a big feast, all types of food layed out decoratively, a cake, and Nolan, dressed in angel wings! (so cute) The cake said "Merry Christmas" on it in English, which is why I knew the pictures were of his first Christmas.

I'll let you know what I find out!
Amy

[teachamy]

OK--here's what I found out from my student. Since Christmas is not a traditional Korean holiday, it is celebrated in a similar fashion to the United States' celebration. Some people have Christmas Trees, but she doesn't believe that most people honor their ancestors during Christmas, as they might during a taditional Korean holiday. They have a celebratory meal, where the ornate table is adorned with traditional Korean food laid out in a decorative fashion.

She also mentioned that Korean children receive one present, not several. (Much to her annoyance!)

That's it! HTH
Amy