Bureom facts for kids
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Bureom with ogokbap and boreum namul
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| Hangul |
부럼
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| Revised Romanization | bureom |
| McCune–Reischauer | purŏm |
| IPA | [pu.ɾʌm] |
Bureom (Hangul: 부럼) is a special collection of nuts eaten in Korea. These nuts often include peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts, chestnuts, and gingko nuts. People traditionally eat them during a Korean holiday called Daeboreum.
Daeboreum means "Great Full Moon." It is a special day that celebrates the first full moon of the new year according to the lunar Korean calendar.
People believe that cracking a nut with your teeth early in the morning on Daeboreum brings good things. It is thought to make your teeth strong and help you avoid allergies. Many also believe it prevents boils and brings good luck for the whole year ahead.
What is Bureom?
Bureom is not just any nut. It is a mix of different kinds of nuts that are important in Korean culture. Each type of nut, like walnuts or peanuts, has its own unique shape and taste. Eating them is a fun way to celebrate a special day.
Why do people eat Bureom?
Eating bureom on Daeboreum is a very old tradition. It is a way for people to wish for good health and happiness. The act of cracking the nuts is part of the fun and the belief. It is a simple but meaningful custom that connects people to their heritage.
