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Christmas in South Korea

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Christmas in South Korea is not a very big celebration but it has the same objective as any country, they usually use decorations to announce the arrival of Christmas. In South Korea it is a country where they have a good economic income, so their Christmas lighting and decorations are luxurious and they usually have advanced technology. At midnight on December 25, they usually light up the sky with fireworks to commemorate Christmas, as in the main street of the city of Seoul, its lighting is luxurious and they put projectors with Christmas designs.

Celebration at Christmas.

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  In South Korea they usually celebrate Christmas with not so great traditions since not all the country is a believer but the activities that take place are usually in the city of Seoul. This tradition of celebrating Christmas is somewhat different from the rest of the world, although they rarely bring out the Christmas spirit, even so it is not a great celebration, the few activities that they carry out are the basic ones that represent the birth of Jesus Christ. Despite not being a great celebration, the families that celebrate it have a great time as a family since each one has their own traditions or are used to having a good coexistence on the night of December 25 and days before.

Language

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The language used in South Korea is Korean and in this same language the Christmas celebration is held in the city of Seoul, its language does not change at all in the celebration. The activities are carried out are with the Korean language and use the corresponding dialogues, each of the families gather in the main square to enjoy the various activities. The language is the same as that used in the Christmas celebration does not change, as mentioned, activities that represent Christmas are carried out, South Korean families tend to appreciate each of these Christmas activities.

Activities at Christmas

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  In the City of Seoul they perform interpretations about Christmas in which activities such as pastorelas are carried out. These characters are selected within the religion (church) each character represents roles that are important. The community of Seoul as well as other believing cities are going to have fun with those scenarios that represent Christmas in which languages ​​suitable for the public are selectively used, in these pastorelas the birth of the baby Jesus is presented. These activities are infrequent since in other countries, especially in Mexico, they usually always carry out a series of activities that last until December 25, when Christmas is celebrated, so in the City of Seoul they only use the characters and interpretations basic.

Christmas presents

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The joy of children when opening their gifts is impressive, they wait months to receive the gifts that Santa Claus brings, their parents enjoy living that moment with their children since they usually play and have a nice coexistence and a thousand laughs... Children enjoy the Christmas season very much since when they open the presents they take the time to play with their gifts and enjoy the company of their parents, it is an impressive harmony that they have at home. On some occasions, families exchange gifts and on the night of the 25th they deliver them, each one showing their happiness at receiving a gift and giving a hug at that moment.

Christmas activities.

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At this Christmas time, families buy many gifts. In the City of Seoul, prices tend to drop at Christmas.Taking advantage of the occasion, they buy clothes that they use to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ. In the City of Seoul the offers are good at this time, so part of what they have for dinner or the purchases they make are at a low price and they usually take advantage of it. Parents who have small children usually shop at toy sales to give them the gifts they want and pamper them for the arrival of Christmas. Would you dare to spend your money on many gifts? 

Fun facts.

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On the night of December 25, families in South Korea often play games to have fun and have a good time at Christmas with their loved ones and enjoy the night. In those games there are usually table games where you bet money or undergo basic challenges that are not dangerous to have fun with friends or family. Couples almost always go out to have a good time in places where they can do activities like going out dancing or drinking where they can do crazy things depending on each other's sense of humor. On the contrary, families with children take advantage of the night to play with their children and open the gifts that Santa Claus brings them.