Discover the Magic: Top 4 Fun Facts About Christmas in Korea You Never Knew!

1. Dazzling Light Festivals

In Korea, 'Yule' be blinded by the light: Christmas celebrations across the nation dazzle with breathtaking light festivals, from Lotte World's "Miracle Winter: Lights Up" to Everland's "Winter Wishes" and the Garden of Morning Calm Lighting Festival. Seoul alone has several spots decked with 'hilarious amounts of') holly and LED lights, while Busan and Daegu compete in a close race to outshine their sibling city's sparkling festivities.
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2. Santa Grandfather's Fashion Mystery

Pull up your 한복, and give a royal bow to 할아버지: In South Korea, Santa Claus is known as Santa 할아버지, meaning Grandfather Santa, who dons a traditional 갓 (gat) hat from the Joseon Dynasty, and chooses between his haute red or avant-garde blue suit wardrobe, rendering his true fashion taste a delightful mystery!
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3. Christmas Lovebirds

Move over, Cupid: In Korea, Christmas is more like Valentine's Day than a family gathering, with lovebirds flocking to amusement parks and movie theaters, and exchanging gifts of Christmas cakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Santa still makes an appearance, albeit in a decked-out car or sleigh instead of a reindeer-driven sleigh or subway.
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4. Cupid Meets Christmas

Step aside, Santa, and make way for Cupid in the Land of the Morning Calm: Christmas in South Korea is more about couples exchanging gifts and sharing romantic dinners than about family gatherings or religious ceremonies, giving the festive holiday a Valentine's Day twist!
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