Chuseok

Chuseok is a major Korean holiday similar to Thanksgiving, celebrated each fall to honor ancestors and express gratitude for a bountiful harvest. Typically lasting three days, families gather to prepare traditional foods like songpyeon (rice cakes) and jeon (pancakes), perform ancestral rites, and visit ancestral graves. It’s a time for reconnecting with family, sharing meals, and paying respects to forebears, reflecting Korea’s deep cultural reverence for tradition and community. The holiday also features folk games, dances, and cultural performances, making it a vibrant celebration of heritage and gratitude.