This is a late summer harvest festival in Korea. It is translated as "Korean thanksgiving."
What is "CHUSEOK"?
100
Children knock on doors and wear scary costumes.
ghosts, vampires, witches ...
What is "HALLOWEEN"?
100
This day is for young people.
It occurs on May 5th.
What is "Children's Day"?
100
New Year's Day falls on this date every year.
What is January first (1st)?
100
This is a huge holiday in many countries. People give each other gifts (presents), decorate pine trees and talk about a man in a red suit who has eight flying reindeer.
What is "Christmas"?
200
This day is in October. It reminds us about the wise scientist king who created a special, easy writing script (alphabet) for Korea.
What is HANGEUL DAY? (...PROCLAMATION...)
200
This day is in February. People give each other red, heart-shaped cards and candy.
What is "VALENTINE'S DAY"?
200
On May 8th, Koreans celebrate this day. It is the 'opposite' of Children's Day.
What is "PARENTS' DAY"?
200
This day occurs in May. It is the date that a wise man came to earth. He started a religion. He is said to be bald with a big belly (fat).
What is "BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY"?
200
On this day, people play jokes on each other. They trick and lie to people.
What is "APRIL FOOLS DAY"?
300
In Canada and the USA, children get one week off from school. Many Canadians go to Florida (beaches and Walt Disney World).
What is "MARCH BREAK"?
300
The United States' national birthday falls on this date. The first one was in 1776.
What is JULY 4TH? (INDEPENDENCE DAY)
300
On this day, people eat turkey and lots of food. They are also 'thankful' for blessings.
What is "THANKSGIVING"?
300
This is a Christian holiday. In the bible, Jesus rose from the dead. Now, children eat chocolate rabbits and colored eggs.
What is "EASTER"? (Easter Sunday)
300
This holiday is May 1st in Korea, but the first Monday of September in Canada. It honors workers.
What is "LABOR DAY"?
400
This is "Jewish Christmas". There is a menorrhah. (big candlestick with 7? candles
What is "HANUKKAH"?
400
In the USA, people spend this day thinking about people like Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington and Obama.
What is "PRESIDENTS' DAY"?
400
This is an Irish-themed holiday. People drink green beer and talk about leprechauns. Named after a saint.
What is "SAINT PATRICK'S DAY"?
400
In Canada and other countries, Remembrance Day is when we remember soldiers who gave us freedom. What date?
What is November 11th?
400
This is a huge Islamic festival. Muslims fast (don't eat) during sunlight hours. It lasts for a month.
What is "RAMADAN"?
500
This is the start of the US shopping season. It is the last Friday in November and follows US Thanksgiving.
What is "BLACK FRIDAY"?
500
This is Canada's Birthday.
It falls on this date in July.
What is "JULY FIRST (1ST)"?
500
This is sometimes called the "Chinese New Year" in English-speaking countries. It is NOT on January first.
What is "LUNAR NEW YEAR"?
500
This is the Chinese version a Korean holiday involving candy. It is called "Double Eleven". or "bare sticks".
What is "Singles' Day"?
500
This is the Hindu Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in India and among ex-pat Indians. They pray to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.