Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Korea Holiday Culture Alert 2021..... tis the season...

 

Christmas in Korea    Don Southerton

In South Korea Christmas has grown in popularity. Nevertheless, for many Christmas is seen as a distinctly Christian holiday. That said, as the holidays approach, you may wish to greet Korean colleagues with the most common Holiday greeting.  In fact, it is the best seasonal greeting for New Year’s, too.

 

Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! 

 

Hint: When speaking, break the greeting into: sae hae bok—mahne—bah deu say yo

 

Sae hae bok man i ba deu say yo! works well both in person, in a card, text, or an email. 

 

 

With the time differences, plan to wish friends and colleagues in Korea a holiday greeting, no later than our EOD on Thursday, December 23, 2021 ...so Friday Christmas Eve Day AM in Korea.

 

Questions?  Just ask.

 

Have a safe Holiday.  

 

Don

 

 

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