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Pepero Day is an observance in South Korea similar to Valentine's Day. It is named after the Korean snack Pepero and held on November 11, since the date "11/11" resembles four sticks of Pepero.[3][4] The holiday is observed mostly by young people and couples, who exchange Pepero sticks, other candies, and romantic gifts. Lotte denies starting the holiday and instead states that they noticed a bump in Pepero sales around November 11th and after continued popularity they decided to then encourage the holiday with special gift boxes and other promotions.[2] Some consider it to be a contrived holiday and some teachers have encouraged children to exchange healthy snacks to help combat obesity. An alternative "Garaetteok Day" (sticks of white tteok) has been proposed.[5]
Today was a really good day with the kids. I got them each a box of Pepero with their names on them! They brought me Pepero too. I think the whole idea behind Pepero day is you are supposed to give them to someone you are in love wiht or have a crush on! so why not my kids! I ate so so much Pepero. Like two whole boxes and then some super big pepero sticks! the kids were so hyper today thank god we had outside play and art this afternoon:) Really good day!
Sounds like so much fun! Rod and I are thrilled for you. We wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas! And of course, a fun and happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs,
Rod and Marianne