Celebrate Like a Local: Easy Korean for Holidays & Seasons

Ever heard of Seollal (Lunar New Year) or Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)?
Or wondered how to talk about cherry blossoms, snow, or family gatherings in Korean?

This post is your guide to seasonal and holiday expressions that real Koreans use — beginner-friendly and perfect for cultural connection.

☀️ Speaking Block 1: Talking About the Seasons

Spring, summer, fall, and winter — let’s say them in Korean!

Korean	English
봄이에요	It’s spring
여름에는 더워요	It’s hot in summer
가을이 좋아요	I like fall
겨울에는 눈이 와요	It snows in winter

✨ Sample Dialogue
👨: 지금 날씨 어때요?
👩: 봄이에요! 따뜻하고 꽃이 피었어요.

🏮 Speaking Block 2: Introducing Holidays

Learn how to name and describe Korean holidays

Korean	English
설날이에요	It’s Lunar New Year
추석이에요	It’s Chuseok
새해 복 많이 받으세요	Happy New Year
가족과 모여요	I gather with my family

✨ Sample Dialogue
👩: 설날에 뭐 해요?
👨: 가족이랑 모여서 떡국 먹어요!

🍲 Speaking Block 3: Holiday Foods & Activities

Say what you eat and do on special days in Korea

Korean	English
송편 만들어요	I make rice cakes
떡국 먹어요	I eat rice cake soup
한복 입어요	I wear hanbok
세배해요	I bow to elders

✨ Sample Dialogue
👨: 추석 때 뭐 했어요?
👩: 송편 만들고 한복 입었어요~

🧾 Bonus Phrases You’ll Love

Korean	English
여름에는 바다에 가고 싶어요	I want to go to the beach in summer
겨울엔 눈사람 만들어요	I make snowmen in winter
추석에는 성묘도 해요	We visit ancestors’ graves during Chuseok
설날에는 윷놀이도 해요	We play yutnori during Lunar New Year
송편 속에 깨가 들어 있었어요	There were sesame seeds inside the songpyeon
세배하고 세뱃돈 받았어요	I bowed and got New Year’s money!

🎉 Wrap-Up: Celebrate with Confidence

You don’t need to be fluent to celebrate like a local. With just a few key expressions, you can:

✅ Describe the season
✅ Talk about holidays like Seollal & Chuseok
✅ Share food and fun in Korean

Next time you see cherry blossoms or eat 떡국, try saying it in Korean!

📎 Want More Korean + Culture Tips?

Check out more cultural expressions and mini lessons on our blog and YouTube.
Perfect for beginners who want to enjoy Korean life — one small bite at a time 🇰🇷✨