The way of Differences in Celebrating the Christmas between in USA and South Korea.2-1

When it comes to celebrating the Christmas, 1Christianity is relatively new to Korea. However, today About 30% of the South Korean population are Christians; 20% of Protestants + and 10% of Catholics, are Christian, and . Christmas (Sung Tan Jul) is celebrated by Christian families. Forth Furthermore, Christmas in Korea is also a public holiday (even though Korea is officially a Buddhist country) ; and Korea is the only East Asian country which recognizes Christmas as a national public 2holiday. It seems that Both countries celebrate it, but 3 There are some of differences  between USA and Korea in term of in how celebrating the Christmas is celebrate in Korea and the US.



Christmas Traditions

South Korea is the second largest Christian community 4 country in Asia; only second only to the Philippines. As a result, Korean Christians celebrate Christmas in very similar to the ways it's celebrated like in the West;  such like some families do as putting up Christmas trees and exchanging presents. Stores do put up holiday decorations as well.  However the festivities start much closer to Christmas Day. About a week before Christmas, the public can listen to carols from the streets and radio stations. Korean Christians may attend mass or a church services on Christmas the Eve or Christmas the actual Day (or both).  , and Caroling parties are popular for young Christians on Christmas the Eve.



Santa and Presents

Grandpa Santa is very popular with kids in Korea (Santa Harabujee) and he wears either a red or blue Santa suit. Kids know him as a happy grandfatherly figure who gives out presents, and stores employ Santas to greet shoppers and hand out free chocolate and candies. People in Korea usually exchange presents on Christmas Eve. The most significant difference of is that in Korea, only one gift is given.  exchanging present between them is that Korean exchange one present instead of piles of presents. As a result, Korean children do not  didn’t expect piles of them a file of present under the Christmas tree.

Christmas Meals and on Christmas Day

USA American families celebrate Christmas with meals and gatherings at homes to spend time together, but Koreans celebrate Christmas by going out. So restaurants are busy on Christmas. To Koreans, it is considered a romantic holiday especially for couples, and theme parks have special Christmas events. Many young people celebrate and party on Christmas with friends and spend New Year's Day with their families (the reverse to Christmas/New Year's in the West). For non-Christian Koreans, Christmas is a very popular shopping day. They engage in holiday customs such as giving-gifts, sending Christmas cards or decorating trees.

Very information and educational.  Thanks.

1.  This sentence has nothing to do with what you are saying consequently about Christianity in South Korea. 

2.  There is a slight technical difference in meaning between a public and a national holiday.

3.  It is a fact that both countries are celebrating it as a public holiday.  So your word "seems" is therefore incorrect.

4.  You stated that Korea is officially a Buddhist country.  So how can it be a Christian country.  Also claiming the country to be one is also no good at all.  This is like calling England a Catholic country or Spain, France as Protestant one. You will be accused of inciting religious riots.  I think Muslim countries will declare a fatwa against you for defaming their religion etc.