Unofficial but Fun Holidays in Korea : the 14ths
Every 14th of a month, Korea
has a "~ day" which was originally
from Valentine's day.
So check out which day to celebrate from now on :)
January
14th "Diary Day"
To symbolize
the beginning of a new year, couples exchange yearly planners in which they
mark their plans, anniversaries, birthdays and other important dates.
February
14th "Valentine's Day"
If
a woman wants to confess her love for a man, or express her feelings for him,
this is the day to give that special someone some chocolate.
The streets of Korea begin to line
itself with chocolate-filled lace baskets about
a week prior to Valentine's
Day. This day particularly makes a large profit in department stores, hotels,
chocolate stores, bakeries, jewelry stores, and doll stores.
March 14th "White Day"
This
special day is in correspondence to Valentine's Day. On White Day, it is the
men's turn to confess and express his love and affection for that special
someone by giving her candies and gifts. The customary gifts on White Day are
candy,
not chocolate, jewelry, flowers, or dolls. Many men also highlight this
day with romantic dinners and events. If one should forget this day and offer
nothing to his significant other, he may not hear the end of it for a while.
April 14th "Black Day"
Black
Day is a day for singles.
After the two romantic love-filled months, lonely singles surely are not in the best of moods. Therefore, Black Day is designated especially for singles.
After the two romantic love-filled months, lonely singles surely are not in the best of moods. Therefore, Black Day is designated especially for singles.
To
console each other for enduring these past two months being single, people who
are single will get together on this special day to eat Jjajangmyeon, black
noodles. Many people will also dress in all black, from head to toe including black
accessories and black nail polish. Hence, the name "Black Day."
Their sense of camaraderie will be
stronger on this day as they declare
"No
to couples, and yes to singles!" but there are a few singles that find a
suitable mate.
May 14th "Rose Day"
On
this day, couples exchange roses. Spend a day together.
June 14th "Kiss Day"
Kiss
everyone you meet on this day. But I would rather not to do that :) Kiss
someone you love not to a stranger.
July 14th "Silver Day"
On
this day, couples exchange silver accessories.
August 14th "Green Day"
September 14th "Photo Day"
On
this day, take a picture together with your significant other in a romantic
place and put it in a special place to look at.
October 14th "Wine Day"
On
this day, enjoy wine with someone special.
November 14th "Movie Day"
On this day, couples go to watch a movie at the cinema.
December 14th "Hug Day"
On
this day, couples hug each other in the winter to chase away the cold.
