How Korean Holiday Traditions Still Shape Everyday Life: The meaning of Seollal and Chuseok—and how people celebrate toda

Traditional holidays in Korea—Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival)—have origins in agrarian rites of renewal and thanksgiving. Across generations, these gatherings centered on ancestral rites, communal meals, and seasonal customs. Though modern life has evolved, the values embedded in these celebrations—family solidarity, respect for elders, and gratitude—continue to influence daily routines, workplace … 더 읽기