Little Seoulster

Exploring Korean-American Heritage & Interculturalism

Christmas Dinner with a Korean Twist

Christmas Dinner with a Korean TwistChristmas Dinner with a Korean Twist

I know Thanksgiving feels like it was just yesterday! Hopefully all the turkey leftovers are long gone!

Because Christmas is right around the corner! Eek, I know!

I bet your social calendar is just as booked as mine. Between holidays parties for work and holiday get-togethers with friends and family, there’s hardly a moment to take a breath!

There’s still so much to do! Shopping, decorating, finding holiday outfits….Ack!

It’s going to be okay!

I’ve made Christmas dinner easy for you so you can at least get that out of the way!  [Read more…]

Cultivating Thankfulness for a Happy Thanksgiving

Cultivating Thankfulness for a Happy Thanksgiving (1)

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

(Or should I say, Happy American Chuseok! 😉)

Hopefully, if you’re in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve got everything ready to go for tonight. If you’re still figuring things out (yikes!), here’s a menu to help. Otherwise, hopefully you’re just going to order food and let someone else take care of it.

Or maybe you’re a reluctant guest for the obligatory family get-together. Anyone would have a hard time looking forward to making awkward polite conversation with people they see once a year. Most people would rather be comfortably at home in their sweats watching tv. (I’m raising my hand. How about you?) It’s a bit different from how I grew up. [Read more…]

Thanksgiving Korean-Style

Thanksgiving Korean-Style

Thanksgiving Korean-StyleThanksgiving Korean-Style

Where has the year gone? We’re quickly closing in on Thanksgiving again.

So you’re looking for ideas on what to make for Thanksgiving dinner and what something a little different.

Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find a menu for Thanksgiving Korean-Style. You can make everything on the menu or at least to get you started in making your own. [Read more…]

Gift Guide for Traditional Korean Games

Gift Guide for Traditional Korean Games

Gift Guide for Traditional Korean GamesGift Guide for Traditional Korean Games

Want to add a little Korean flair to the next family or friends game night? Look no further!

Move over Cranium! So long Monopoly! Nobody wants your headache Chess!

Okay, I admit I still love those games. But variety is the spice of life, right?

And speaking of variety, these traditional Korean games are often played on Korean variety shows!

If you know a fan of K-dramas or Korean variety shows, they will definitely know these games.

And even though they’re “traditional,” there’s nothing old and stodgy about them.

These games are sure to get everyone laughing at themselves and each other!

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