Finally, singles have a holiday all to their own. Unfortunately, it's called Black Day.
In Korea, after Valentine's Day (for men) and White Day (for women), comes the singles' holiday - Black Day on April 14.
For all of the folks who didn't have anyone to celebrate with on the previous holidays, they can get a few other lonely friends together and go eat some jjajjangmyun (noodles with black sauce). I'm not sure I support the idea that being single is a cause for sadness or mourning. But I do appreciate that singles are included in the holiday festivities. Another plus is that this holiday encourages folks to get together - even if it is to commiserate in their mutual singality.
In Korea, after Valentine's Day (for men) and White Day (for women), comes the singles' holiday - Black Day on April 14.
For all of the folks who didn't have anyone to celebrate with on the previous holidays, they can get a few other lonely friends together and go eat some jjajjangmyun (noodles with black sauce). I'm not sure I support the idea that being single is a cause for sadness or mourning. But I do appreciate that singles are included in the holiday festivities. Another plus is that this holiday encourages folks to get together - even if it is to commiserate in their mutual singality.
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