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  Chuseok: Korea’s Traditional Harvest Festival Chuseok (추석) is one of the most important traditional holidays in Korean culture. Often called the Korean Harvest Festival , Chuseok is a time when families come together to celebrate the harvest, honor their ancestors, and enjoy traditional food. Chuseok is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar , so its date changes each year on the Gregorian calendar. The holiday traditionally lasts for several days. . Family Reunion One of the most meaningful parts of Chuseok is spending time with family. Many Koreans travel to their hometowns to meet parents, grandparents, relatives, and other family members. Because millions of people travel during the holiday period, roads, trains, and airports can become extremely busy. Honoring Ancestors Traditionally, families perform  Charye (차례) , an ancestral memorial ceremony. Families prepare carefully arranged food and offer it to their ancestors as a way...