Family Month, May

 Soon, May, called Family Month, will be back. The reason for this name is because there are many family celebration days in May. Family Month includes Labor Day on May 1, Children's Day on May 5, Parents' Day on May 8, Couple's Day on May 21, and Coming-of-Age Day. We can say that the month is for health and happiness in the home. Let's take a closer look at the special days.

① Labor Day

 Labor Day is also called May Day, and it is on May 1 of every year when workers around the world form a solidarity to improve their poor working conditions and status.

 In the past, workers exploited by enterprise began to pool their abilities to protect their interests from poor working conditions and low pay. In 1884, each labor organization in the United States decided a general strike for the realization of an eight hour working day and appointed May 1, 1886, as the first day of the protest. The second International Congress in Paris in 1889 designated May l as ‘May day’ to commemorate the American labor movement, and it continues to this day.

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② Children's Day

 Children's Day was established on May 5 to respect the personality of children and to implant dreams and happiness so that children can grow up smart and brave.

 After the March 1 Movement in 1919, Bang Jeong-hwan started a movement for the youth after realizing that children were not properly protected in society. After some time, on May 1, 1923, the ‘Saekdonghwae’ a group of Japanese students led by Bang Jung-hwan, began the history of Children's Day.

 On this day, children's parks, children's centers, and concert halls will be open free of charge, and ancient palaces, museums, sports halls, and gyms will also be free to visit.

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③ Parents' Day

 Parents' Day is an anniversary established on May 8 every year to thank parents for their kindness and honor the elderly.

 On this day, it is a tradition for children to wear carnations for their parents and grandparents, and they also give gifts or take them on filial tours as a token of gratitude. There are many events across the country to celebrate Parents' Day.

④ Couple's Day

 Every May 21st is Couple's Day. Couple's Day is national holiday that started from the idea that couples should reconcile in the nuclear family period to solve various social problems such as youth problems and issues of aging. There is an interesting meaning behind the date of Couple's Day. May 21 means that two (2) will become one (1) in May. It also aims to spread awareness of the importance of the marital relationships and to unite people in a harmonious family.

⑤ Coming-of-Age Day

 Coming-of-Age Day is the third Monday in May every year as a special anniversary to remind people of their responsibilities as members of society and to give a sense of adult pride.

 On this day, except for official ceremonies in the country, there is a very little special ceremony at home. And it is just degree of celebration or giving gifts to one's adult sons and daughters. Gifts on Coming-of-Age Day these days are normally, for instance, roses and perfume.