The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

FAMILY MEAL

IN KOREA, THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY
IS SERVED IN THE MORNING, ABOUT 8 O'CLOCK. BIRTHDAYS
WOULD ALSO BE CELEBRATED AT THIS TIME.
THIS CUSTOM WAS WELL SUITED TO AN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
BUT HAS HAD TO BE ADAPTED TO THE RESTRICTIONS OF AN
URBAN SOCIETY WHERE PEOPLE HAVE RIGID WORK SCHEDULES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: NOT GIVEN