2007-09-30

Life-Style : Anniversary and celebration boom in Korea

From Wine Day (Oct. 14) to Apply Day (Oct. 24) to Halloween Day (Oct. 31) to Movie Day (Nov. 14) -- there are so many “days” to celebrate in Korea these days! In addition to Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) and White Day (March 14), which are the largest events in the lives of young people in Korea, there are some 20 other “days,” mostly on the 14th on every month, that young Koreans celebrate.

Unlike in the past, when anniversaries were celebrated to commemorate past events, like birthdays, weddings and founding days, nowadays people mark anniversaries for a different reason. And those anniversaries are the well familiar “days.

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Celebration days

January 14: Diary Day
The day of presenting your lover with a cute diary and a basket of flowers
February 14: Valentine’s Day
The day when girls and women present their boyfriends with chocolate and confess their love
March 14: White Day
The day when boys and men present their girlfriends with chocolate and confess their love
April 14: Black Day
The day when people who have no lovers eat black Chinese noodles together
May 14: Rose Day
The day when lovers present each other with roses to express their love
Yellow Day
The day when those who were unable to eat black noodles on Black Day go to eat yellow curry rice
June 14: Kiss Day
The day when lovers kiss to confirm their love
July 14: Silver Day
The day when lovers exchange silver rings to make a promise for the future
August 14: Music Day
The day of presenting a CD with love songs
September 14: Photo Day
The day when lovers take pictures to keep memories of their love
October 14: Wine Day
The day when lovers drink wine and share love
November 11: Ppeppero Day
The day of presenting Ppeppero cookies
November 14: Movie Day
The day when lovers go to see a movie holding hands
Hug Day
The day of giving hugs to your loved ones
December 14: Money Day
The day of spending generously for your lover
Sock Day
The day of presenting socks ahead of Christmas