Every month’s 14th is a special day for Koreans

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Things that I should know, the special day in Korea.

Every month’s 14th is a special day for Koreans
Apr 18, 2011 (The Korea Herald – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) — SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ANN) — April 14 is Black Day in Korea. Singles get together and eat Chinese noodles called “jjjajangmyeon.” But Korea has a host of unique days which may be unfamiliar elsewhere.

Every 14th day in a year marks a different, and usually romantic, occasion. Although the origins of many of them are unclear, it is assumed that the 14th became a special day due to Valentine’s Day.

The frenzy for new days started when March 14 was designated White Day. And although some are more popular than others, the excess of special days mean many choose not to recognize them all.

January 14: Diary Day Couples exchange diaries as gifts, perhaps to wish good luck for the New Year.

February 14: Valentine’s Day Observed by Western cultures, women give chocolates to males.

March 14: White Day The origin is uncertain but some maintain it originated in Japan. Men give candies to women on this day.

April 14: Black Day The only 14th event for singles — they get together and eat Chinese noodles, providing a cheerful occasion for those depressed about not having a significant other.

May 14: Rose Day Couples exchange roses as gift on this day.

June 14: Kiss Day Couples share a kiss on this day.

July 14: Silver Day Couples give each other gifts of silver jewelry on this day.

August 14: Green Day Couples enjoy the great outdoors with a walk in a forest or up a mountain.

September 14: Photo Day Couples take pictures together on this day.

October 14: Wine Day Couples enjoy drinking wine, considered exotic in Korea, on this day.

November 14: Movie Day Couples go out for a movie together on this day.

December 14: Hug Day Couples give each other a hug on this day.

On top of all this, 11th of November is Pepero Day. The event is as important as Valentines or White Day for youngsters in Korea. On this day, people share Pepero, long and thin chocolate-dipped crackers. Its meaning is similar: to share love and friendship.

Source: http://green.tmcnet.com/news/2011/04/18/5452894.htm

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