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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Teacher's Day in Korea...

Teacher's Day is coming up! Just as your students had their special day earlier this month, now you, as a teacher have a special day just for you! Teacher's Day originated as a holiday for students to visit their sick and/or hospital-bound ex-teachers. Nowadays, it's meant for teachers sick and healthy. On May 15th, students and their parents will often offer their current and/or former teachers gifts. The gifts will often be carnation flowers among other things.

Most schools embrace Teacher's Day, although there are some that frown upon teachers accepting gifts for fear of bribery and favoritism among students. In any case, Teacher's Day is a fun way for students to show their respect and admiration for their teachers.

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