I realize the year of the rabbit is well under way by now but thought I'd share some facts about the popular Korean holiday. This info comes from the monthly publication we get at Camp Humphreys called Happenings.
"During a Korean New Years, the family becomes the center of attention. Family does not only include the living members of a family but also their ancestors of the last four generations, because according to Korean faith, they are thought of still not having left the earth right after their death.
After getting up in the morning, the first thing that the family does is to wish each member a Happy New Year. After first having bowed before each other, the parents will subsequently sit down on the ground and will receive their children's greetings for the New Year.
While doing this, the children kneel down in front of their parents, performing a deep bow by touching the ground with their forehead (Sebae). Throughout the Lunar holidays, children will greet all older family members in this way and usually receive an envelope with money inside as a New Year's gift."
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That was very interesting, thank you for sharing!
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