Thursday, October 05, 2006

Chuseok & Sukkot - Together Again for the First Time (or not)



Something about the fall harvest makes us grateful. That's why the Pilgrims modeled their feast of "thanksgiving" on the biblical holiday Jews celebrate as Sukkot (soo-KOTE) or the Feast of Tabernacles.

More About Sukkot
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukkot

Tomorrow is also celebrated across Asia. In China, it's called the Moon Festival and celebrated with special shaped cookies and cakes. In Korea, it's called Chuseok. It's all about family and celebrating the harvest.

So whether you'll be celebrating one (or both), enjoy!

More About Chuseok
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuseok

How to set up the ritual table:
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200610/200610040006.html

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