Interesting look at how COVID-19 altered this year’s Chuseok traditions—to the relief of many women. Some families dropped travel all together or greatly simplified the celebration.
The women in the kitchen cleaning and cooking while the men watch TV sounds a lot like some western holidays. Along with it also seeming like the women, especially mothers, doing a lot of emotional work to make sure everyone has a good holiday.
I remember Christmas at my grandma’s was like that for the longest time growing up, just 10-15 years ago. When I became a teenager and realized I started badgering my brothers and cousins to at least clean up afterwards if they weren’t gonna help with the cooking.
We lived with my in-laws few years ago, I remember getting a carpal tunnel because of food preparations and cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays were not enjoyable for me back then 🤦🏻♀️
tsutsuloo
October 11, 2020 at 3:55 PM
NPR (National Public Radio)
COVID-19 Hampered South Korea’s Chuseok Holiday — But Daughters-In-Law Got A Break
Oct. 6, 2020
Interesting look at how COVID-19 altered this year’s Chuseok traditions—to the relief of many women. Some families dropped travel all together or greatly simplified the celebration.
mindy
October 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM
See? BTLIOF had the right idea.
Beverly
October 11, 2020 at 5:23 PM
The women in the kitchen cleaning and cooking while the men watch TV sounds a lot like some western holidays. Along with it also seeming like the women, especially mothers, doing a lot of emotional work to make sure everyone has a good holiday.
mindy
October 11, 2020 at 5:26 PM
I remember Christmas at my grandma’s was like that for the longest time growing up, just 10-15 years ago. When I became a teenager and realized I started badgering my brothers and cousins to at least clean up afterwards if they weren’t gonna help with the cooking.
Zora
October 11, 2020 at 8:03 PM
We lived with my in-laws few years ago, I remember getting a carpal tunnel because of food preparations and cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays were not enjoyable for me back then 🤦🏻♀️
Beverly
October 12, 2020 at 1:14 PM
That sounds horrible. That must of been a feast. Hopefully they are a lot more enjoyable now.
Zora
October 12, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Yes, we don’t live with my in-laws anymore so I get to enjoy holidays now 😊
wapz
October 12, 2020 at 12:29 AM
I won’t be surprised if this is the norm worldwide. In my region, I don’t expect things to get better in a few years either.
dee23
October 11, 2020 at 11:12 PM
lol