Comments on: Happy Valentines Day!

By: David

David — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:31:37 +0000

mochi – Thank you very much for the details regarding those days! I think Kiss Day would be the most awkward for people.

By: mochi

mochi — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:16:58 +0000

David & Rachel:

According to the Korean Tourism Organization:

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.

Kiss Day – Kiss everyone you meet on this day.

Silver Day – On this day, people exchange silver accessories.

Green Day – On this day, couples seek nature and relax while singles drink Soju to drown their loneliness.

The rest are fairly self explanatory.

Also, it appears that except for Valentine’s Day, White Day, and Black Day, these special days are not particularly popular. However, Pepero Day is quite popular…must be the candy. I suspect the instigator behind the special days was the Korean Chamber of Commerce or an equivalent group of merchants.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:31:23 +0000

Diary Day would be either embarrassing or interesting; depends on who’s reading what…

Silver Day would be fun to dress up in lame and aluminum foil..but why wait till July? Do it now >.

Candy=good….go get it while you can, we’re almost at the end of American candy season!

By: David

David — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:16:07 +0000

mochi – very interesting! movie day sounds cool!

By: mochi

mochi — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:54:58 +0000

David:

Valentine’s Day – a western invention
White Day – a Japanese invention
Black Day – a Korean invention

Then the Koreans decided they might as well
celebrate on the 14th of every month:

Jan. 14 Diary Day
May 14 Rose Day
June 14 Kiss Day
July 14 Silver Day
Aug. 14 Green Day
Sept. 14 Photo Day
Oct. 14 Wine Day
Nov. 14 Movie Day
Dec. 14 Hug Day

They have one more special day on Nov. 11 which is
called Pepero Day. Peperos (Korean version of Pocky)
are exchanged between couples, family, and friends.
Supposedly, the date was chosen because it
resembles Peperos (11/11).

By: David

David — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:11:59 +0000

The advance word from Rachel is that the 1/2 off Valentine’s Day candy has been released to the public. So grab up the chocolate while it’s cheap – you won’t get another chance at discount candy ’till after Easter!

Mom – Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!

mochi – Thanks for the reminder. Also, don’t forget – White Day is coming up!

By: mochi

mochi — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:25:59 +0000

almost forgot…also remember April 14th is Black Day

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 02:36:42 +0000

LOL, thanks mom! Can’t wait till tomorrow when the candy is 1/2 off. Only then will there be Valentine’s candy in my house. Hopefully there’ll be some left…

By: Mom

Mom — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:59:28 +0000

Rae, love the v-day greeting! sooo cute! happy valentine’s day to you and Dave.

By: David

David — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:19:58 +0000

Aw…how cute! Happy Valentine’s Day!