Of the total Korean population the half is entitled to Buddhism, and half are Christians. So it is seen that in South Korea non-Christians people has hardly any feel for the occasion, as they treat it with disgrace, if not with in-difference, because they feel it is not their occasion, on the other hand people from Christian origin celebrates the day in many ways, which is very much individualistic and un-predictable. But the young section of the society celebrates Christmas almost as the western people do.
During Christmas in South Korea most of the Christian people exchange gifts among themselves. These gifts are interesting. Mostly money is given as a token of gift also other articles are exchanged like jewelry, flowers, books, shoes, bags, and attires. Houses are decorated with lanterns, lights, and colorful paper arts. Christmas trees are found peeping from the windows and also on the pavements of each Christian houses.
Lots of entertainments are arranged for Children during Christmas in South Korea, of which the most popular is the Santa Clause. In the country, several Santa Clauses are find roaming about in blues and red costumes and offering chocolates and cakes to the passersby, this excites the children, and makes the adults equally elated.
During Christmas Nights various restaurants offer special cuisines, and dance floors are made in red carpets and flowers to make the environment special. Christian people in South Korea make cakes, meat loafs, rice and other traditional culinary at home and have fests with family and friends.
