Seollal (Lunar New Year)
1. How do you typically celebrate Seollal with your family?
2. What traditional foods do you enjoy during Seollal?
3. Do you have any special rituals or customs for New Year’s Day?
4. How do you prepare your home for Seollal celebrations?
5. What’s your favorite memory from past Seollal celebrations?
6. How do you spend time with your family during the holiday?
7. What is the significance of the Sebae (bowing) tradition during Seollal?
8. How do you feel about the importance of honoring ancestors during this holiday?
9. What games or activities do you play during Seollal?
10. How do you introduce younger generations to the traditions of Seollal?
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
1. How do you celebrate Chuseok in your family?
2. What traditional foods do you enjoy during Chuseok?
3. Do you have any specific customs or rituals for Chuseok?
4. What’s your favorite memory associated with Chuseok?
5. How do you honor your ancestors during the Chuseok holiday?
6. What types of games or activities do you engage in during Chuseok?
7. How do you feel about the significance of Chuseok in maintaining family ties?
8. What special preparations do you make for Chuseok celebrations?
9. How do you involve children in the Chuseok festivities?
10. What’s your opinion on the modernization of Chuseok celebrations?
Dano
1. How do you celebrate Dano in your family?
2. What traditional foods do you enjoy during Dano?
3. What is the significance of the activities done on Dano, such as the swinging?
4. How do you feel about the traditions associated with Dano?
5. What’s your favorite memory from past Dano celebrations?
6. How do you educate younger generations about Dano?
7. What games or activities do you participate in during this holiday?
8. How do you prepare for Dano celebrations?
9. What’s your opinion on the importance of Dano in Korean culture?
10. How do you feel about the blend of modern and traditional practices during Dano?
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
1. How do you celebrate Chuseok in your family?
2. What traditional foods do you enjoy during Chuseok?
3. Do you have any specific customs or rituals for Chuseok?
4. What’s your favorite memory associated with Chuseok?
5. How do you honor your ancestors during the Chuseok holiday?
6. What types of games or activities do you engage in during Chuseok?
7. How do you feel about the significance of Chuseok in maintaining family ties?
8. What special preparations do you make for Chuseok celebrations?
9. How do you involve children in the Chuseok festivities?
10. What’s your opinion on the modernization of Chuseok celebrations?
Buddha's Birthday (Seokka Tanshinil)
1. How do you celebrate Buddha's Birthday in your community?
2. What activities do you participate in during the celebrations?
3. What special foods do you prepare or enjoy on this holiday?
4. How do you feel about the significance of Buddha's Birthday in Korean culture?
5. Do you visit temples or participate in any religious ceremonies on this day?
6. What’s your favorite memory related to Buddha's Birthday?
7. How do you educate younger generations about this holiday?
8. What traditional decorations do you associate with Buddha's Birthday?
9. How do you feel about the blend of tradition and modernity in the celebrations?
10. What’s your opinion on the role of community in celebrating Buddha's Birthday?
National Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)
1. How do you commemorate National Liberation Day in your community?
2. What activities do you participate in to celebrate this day?
3. How do you feel about the significance of Gwangbokjeol in Korean history?
4. What’s your favorite memory associated with this holiday?
5. How do you educate others about the importance of Gwangbokjeol?
6. What role do you think this holiday plays in promoting national pride?
7. How do you celebrate the achievements of Korea during this holiday?
8. What are some common events or ceremonies held on Gwangbokjeol?
9. How do you incorporate modern practices into the celebrations?
10. What’s your opinion on the ways to promote awareness of Korean history on this day?
Christmas in Korea
1. How do you celebrate Christmas in your family?
2. What special traditions do you have for Christmas in Korea?
3. What’s your favorite Christmas memory?
4. How do you feel about the way Christmas is celebrated in Korea compared to Western countries?
5. What traditional foods do you enjoy during the holiday?
6. How do you decorate your home for Christmas?
7. What gifts do you typically give or receive during the holiday?
8. How do you incorporate Korean customs into your Christmas celebrations?
9. What’s your opinion on the commercialization of Christmas in Korea?
10. How do you feel about community events or gatherings during the Christmas season?
New Year’s Day (Sinjeong)
1. How do you typically celebrate New Year’s Day in your family?
2. What traditional foods do you enjoy during the New Year celebration?
3. How do you feel about the significance of the first meal of the year?
4. What’s your favorite memory from New Year’s celebrations?
5. How do you honor your ancestors during the New Year?
6. What traditional customs do you follow on New Year’s Day?
7. How do you prepare for the New Year celebration?
8. What games or activities do you play during the New Year festivities?
9. How do you feel about the concept of New Year’s resolutions in Korean culture?
10. How do you educate younger generations about New Year’s traditions?
Teacher's Day (Seonsaeng-nim-ui Nal)
1. How do you celebrate Teacher's Day in your school or community?
2. What gifts or gestures do you typically give to teachers?
3. How do you feel about the significance of honoring teachers on this day?
4. What’s your favorite memory associated with Teacher's Day?
5. How do you express gratitude to your teachers on this holiday?
6. How do you educate younger students about the importance of this day?
7. What special events or activities do you participate in for Teacher's Day?
8. How do you feel about the role of teachers in shaping society?
9. What’s your opinion on the recognition of teachers in Korean culture?
10. How do you think Teacher's Day can promote respect for education?
Korean Independence Day (March 1st Movement)
1. How do you commemorate the March 1st Movement in your community?
2. What activities do you participate in to honor this day?
3. How do you feel about the significance of this day in Korean history?
4. What’s your favorite memory associated with Independence Day celebrations?
5. How do you educate others about the importance of the March 1st Movement?
6. What role do you think this holiday plays in promoting national pride?
7. How do you celebrate the achievements of Korea during this holiday?
8. What are some common events or ceremonies held on March 1st?
9. How do you incorporate modern practices into the celebrations?
10. What’s your opinion on the ways to promote awareness of Korean history on this day?
