동지
Dongji (Winter Solstice)
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year — once called “little Seollal.” It isn't a public holiday.
DoFamilies eat red bean porridge; the red color was believed to drive away bad spirits.
FoodPatjuk, red bean porridge with small rice balls (saealsim).
Examples
동지에는 팥죽 먹어야지!
dongjieneun patjuk meogeoyaji!
On the solstice, you've got to have red bean porridge!