1 월 1 일 ( 설 ) New year ' s Day has at last come round . I got up early and offered New Year ' s greetings to my father and my mother . 3 월 1 일 ( 삼일절 ) Today is Samil - chol . on this day back in 1919 , a nationwide campaign was launched against the Japanese colonial government . 4 월 1 일 ( 만우절 ) Today is April Fools ' Day . People play all kinds of tricks and practical jokes on their friends . 4 월 5 일 ( 식목일 ) Today is Arbor Day . Owing to this day mountains in Korea become greener every year . 5 월 5 일 ( 어린이 날 ) Today is Children ' s Day . May 5 th is the day to pray for , the happiness of children . 5 월 8 일 ( 어버이 날 ) Today is Parents ' Day . I presented my mom and my dad with carnations . 6 월 25 일 ( 육이오 ) On this day _______ years ago , the Korean War broke out . 8 월 15 일 ( 광복절 ) This is Liberation Day , the anniversary of the liberation from Japanese occupation in 1945 . 10 월 1 일 ( 개천절 ) Today is National Foundation Day . We raise our national flag at our gates . 10 월 9 일 ( 한글날 ) This is Hangul Day . Hangul , our alphabet , is the unique writing system of our country . 12 월 25 일 ( 크리스마스 ) Christmas has now become one of the biggest holidays of the year . 음력 4 월 8 일 ( 석가 탄신일 ) Today is the Birthday of Budda . . 음력 8 월 15 일 ( 추석 ) Today is korean Thanks giving day .