On the eve of this joyous moment, a unique cultural battle is quietly emerging, and Koreans are the protagonists of this competition. Popular "Merry Koreansmas" posters on social networks are in full swing, bringing Korean elements to the Christmas atmosphere and breathing new life into this traditional Western holiday.
A widely circulated Christmas poster depicts a halo-wearing Madonna, dressed in a traditional hanbok and carrying a cherub in a hanbok, as if to convey a magical allegory created by Koreans that Christmas spreads around the world. Another poster shows a man dressed in a hanbok holding a cross and a pickled cabbage in the other, creating a quirky and thought-provoking image that outlines the Korean interpretation of Christmas.
Even more striking is the emergence of histories** on social networks, which try to subtly link ancient Korea to the origins of Christmas. In the picture, the ** people surround the Holy Mother dressed in Hanbok, greet the soon-to-be-born Child, and the farmers sincerely pray for the Divine Son born in Korea. These historical images have sparked widespread heated discussions, and although their authenticity is unknown, they add more mystery to the phenomenon of the "Korean Birthday".
In this wave of "Korean Birthday", Chinese netizens engaged in the discussion in a relaxed and humorous tone, as if they were watching a funny cultural comedy. Someone humorously said to the US Embassy in China that "please return Christmas to South Korea," showing a humorous attitude of the "melon-eating masses" toward international events. The comment area is full of funny words, forming a dramatic scene of a cultural showdown between China and South Korea.
Overall, this colorful "Korean Birthday" phenomenon not only injected new elements into Christmas, but also sparked a light-hearted discussion and ridicule on an international scale. In this atmosphere of laughter and curiosity, Koreans dance with Western culture, creating a unique cultural collision. Perhaps, this is just a small part of the cultural exchange, but it does allow people to stop in their busy lives and experience this feast of joy across borders.