8/8 Talk about housewarming parties in Korea.

Koreans commonly hold a housewarming parties.

ex> I held a housewarming party for my friends last week.

The hosts usually prepare a meal for the guests to enjoy.

ex> It doesn't take me much time to prepare a meal.

Korean housewarming gifts are rather practical.

ex> We all chipped in to buy a housewarming gift.

Housewarming parties can vary in size.

ex> Cell phone models vary in size and color.

Newlyweds tend to hold bigger parties.

* newlyweds: 신혼부부

ex> Small apartments are popular among newlyweds.

@ We all chipped in a little to buy a present.  선물을 사려고 다 같이 돈을 조금씩 모았어.

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1. I had to hold a housewarming party three times.

2. We bought a rice cooker as a housewarming gift.

3. His gift was not practical at all.

4. Many newlyweds go on honeymoons overseas.

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