Description Chapter 1: Days We Pass Through From Birth to Death Baek-il and Dol, celebrating a baby's health and long life on the 100th day and first birthday; Birthday, celebrating the day we were born; Seongnyeon-nal (Coming-of-Age Day), marking recognition as an adult; Wedding anniversaries, honoring the bond between husband and wife; Hwangap, the 60th birthday celebration; and Jesa (memorial day), honoring our ancestors. Chapter 2: Traditional Holidays and Seasonal Divisions Seollal (Lunar New Year), marking the start of a new year; Chuseok, giving thanks for a safe and successful harvest; Dano, when people wash their hair in iris water and ride swings; Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the year; Samjinnal, when swallows return from the south; Hansik, the day for eating cold food; Yudu, a day of cooling off with a refreshing bath; Chilseok, when the Weaver Girl and Cowherd meet; Baekjung, a joyful summer festival for farmers; Jungyangjeol, made extra special by the double nine; and Dongji, when red bean porridge is eaten to ward off evil spirits. The Spring Solar Terms, when farming begins: Ipchun, Usu, Gyeongchip, Chunbun, Cheongmyeong, and Gogu. The Summer Solar Terms, when crops grow tall: Ipha, Soman, Mangjong, Haji, Soseo, and Daeseo. The Autumn Solar Terms, when the joy of harvest is celebrated: Ipchu, Cheoseo, Baengno, Chubun, Hallo, and Sanggang. The Winter Solar Terms, when preparations begin for next year's farming: Ipdong, Soseol, Daeseol, Dongji, Sohan, and Daehan. Chapter 3: Days for Flying the Korean Flag Gaecheonjeol, commemorating the founding of Gojoseon; Hangeul Day, celebrating the creation of Hangeul; Samiljeol, the spark of the independence movement; Gwangbokjeol, celebrating the restoration of national freedom and sovereignty; Jeheonjeol, marking the establishment of Korea's constitution; Armed Forces Day, honoring the morale of Korea's military; Memorial Day, honoring patriotic martyrs; and National Funeral Days, days of mourning observed by the entire nation. Chapter 4: Anniversaries Rooted in History and Events Children's Day, for children's future and happiness; Parents' Day, giving thanks for parents' love; Teachers' Day, honoring teachers' guidance; Couples' Day, celebrating two becoming one; Arbor Day, dedicated to greening our land; Disability Awareness Day, working to overcome prejudice; Savings Day, promoting the virtues of thrift and sharing; Science Day, raising awareness of the importance of science and technology; Invention Day, encouraging inventive activity; Dokdo Day, affirming that Dokdo is Korean territory; Law Day, reminding us of the value of law; Social Welfare Day, highlighting the importance of welfare; Chungmugong's Birthday, honoring Admiral Yi Sun-sin's patriotism and loyalty; Student Independence Movement Day, carrying on the spirit of the student independence movement; Martyrs' Day, honoring those who gave their lives to restore national sovereignty; Jeju April 3rd Uprising Memorial Day, honoring the souls of Jeju residents who were unjustly sacrificed; the June 25th (Korean War) Memorial Day, remembering when the same people turned guns on one another; the April 19th Revolution Memorial Day, honoring the unyielding spirit that overthrew dictatorship; and the May 18th Democratization Movement Memorial Day, remembering the suffering of citizens who stood against military rule. Chapter 5: Religious Holidays Christmas, celebrating the birth of baby Jesus; Buddha's Birthday, celebrating Buddha's arrival; Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ; Thanksgiving, giving thanks for the year's harvest; and Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the founder of Islam. Chapter 6: Days Celebrated Around the World Labor Day, protecting workers' rights; the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; World Environment Day, when people around the world reflect on the environment; World Water Day, dedicated to conserving and protecting water; Human Rights Day, spreading awareness of the importance of human rights; Earth Day, protecting the planet from pollution; World Health Day, wishing good health for all people; World Day Against Child Labour; the World Day to Combat Desertification; World Food Day, helping those who are hungry; World Refugee Day, helping those with nowhere to go; the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict; the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty; the International Day of Democracy, spreading awareness of democracy; the International Day for Mine Awareness, working to clear landmines from the earth; World AIDS Day, working to overcome the world's prejudice and coldness; International Women's Day, reflecting on women's rights; the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery; International Volunteer Day, encouraging volunteer activities; and the World Day for Cultural Diversity, promoting understanding and respect between cultures. Chapter 7: Fun Days Celebrated Around the World April Fools' Day, for playful pranks and jokes; Valentine's Day, confessing love with chocolate; Halloween, when children dress up in costumes; Japan's Golden Week holiday season; and Pink Shirt Day, Canada's movement against bullying.