Korean Lunar New Year traditions

When do Korean celebrate a'New Year'?

• Jan 1st on solar calendar

• Jan 1st on lunar calendar

• Jan 1st on solar and lunar calendar

• never

What is 'New Year' called in Korean?

• Sunlal

• Chuseok

• Seoul

• Seollal

What are two important celebrations in Korea?

• Christmas and New Year's Day

• Chuseok and Children's day

• Hangeul day and New Year's Day

• New Year's Day and Chuseok

What do people eat on Seollal in Korea?

• dumplings

• rice cake soup

• rice cake

• noodles

What is the meaning of eating rice cake soup?(choose 2)

• to have a long healthy life

• to be successful

• to have lots of money

• to have a new start

What is the objective of 'Charye' ceremony?

• worshiping God

• giving thanks to the ancestors

• eating food

• wishing good luck

What is the objective of 'Saebae' ceremony?

• wishing people to have a happy new year

• getting money

• playing folk games

• eating food

Why people fly kites on New Year's day?

• for fun

• get rid of bad luck and make a wish

• to have a competition

• to give thanks to the ancestors

How do you say 'Happy New Year' in Korean?

• Anyounghaseyo

• Gamsahapnida

• Saehae-bok-mani-badeuseyo

• Yeoboseyo

How long is the Lunar New Year holiday in Korea?

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

• 5 days