New Year's Day

For example, if a baby is born on December 31st, on January 1st the baby would be considered both two days old and two years old.

Other traditions that happen on this holiday include dressing in traditional Korean clothes and bowing and giving thanks to the elders in the family. 

Why does the community have this tradition?:

This tradition is connected to its proximity to China and the sharing of many traditions between the two countries from hundreds of years ago.  

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