Chusok is probably the most popular festival in Korea．It comes on August 15 by the lunar calendar．It is also known as the Korean Thanksgiving Day or Mid-Autumn Festival．

The celebration starts on the night before Chusok and ends on the day after the holiday．Many Korean people take three days off from work to get together with their families and friends．In the festival，people also make special foods，such as a cake which is made office．beans．sesame seeds and chestnuts．On the day，the family visit their ancestors’ graves（祖先的墓地），offer them rice and fruits，bow and clean the area for coming winter．In the evening，women and children wear favorite hankok（traditional Korean clothing）and dance under the bright moon in a large circle．They play games and sing songs．

In a word，special foods，games and dances，remembering ancestors and wearing traditional clothes are all parts of Chusok celebrations．

1．When does Chusok come?

2．What ale the other names of Chusok?

3．How long is the holiday of Chusok?

Unique customs

St. Anthony’s Day

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Chusok

On August 15 of the lunar calendar, Koreans celebrate Chusok to give thanks for the harvest. Also on Chusok, a big meal with moon-shaped rice cake is eaten.

New Year’s Eve

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Setsubun

On the evening of February 3, people in Japanese families take one dried bean（豆）for each year of their age and throw the beans around their homes, shouting “Good luck in! Evil sprits out!” This is known as “Setsubun,” a time to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

47. When is St. Anthony’s Day?

　　　 A. December 31.　　 B. August 15.　　　 C. February 3.　　 D. January 17.

48. Why do Koreans celebrate Chusok?

　　　 A. To celebrate the end of winter.

B. To give thanks for the harvest.

　　　 C. To wish their families good luck.

　　　 D. To ask for protection for their animals.

49. What do Japanese people do on Setsubun?

　　　 A. Bring their animals to church.

　　　 B. Meet friends and families at parties.

　　 C. Throw the beans around their homes.

D. Eat a big meal with moon-shaped cake.