Happy Chuseok!

Today is the last day of school for the week because of Chuseok!  Chuseok is the Korean Thanksgiving, instead of our one day of enjoying family, friends, and food, their holiday lasts a total of 3 days! I have learned that it is during this time that they pay homage to their ancestors by going to the cemetary and cleaning around the tombstones and leaving flowers, etc.  There is a lot of food that is prepared during this time, and so many gifts are given.  For example, all of the teachers recieved a big (not to mention heavy) bag of rice and fruit today at school!  The city will be shut all the way DOWN!  Good luck finding stores that will be open...and there is no such thing as last minute shopping!  I am looking forward to seeing and experiencing this brand new holiday.