추석, also known as the Korean Harvest Festival, is a major traditional holiday in South Korea. It usually falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. Families gather to celebrate the harvest, pay respects to their ancestors, and enjoy special foods like 송편, a type of rice cake filled with sweetened sesame or red bean paste. During 추석, people participate in various customs, including 차례, a ritual to honor ancestors. Many also engage in traditional games and activities, such as 윷놀이, a board game played with wooden sticks. The holiday emphasizes family bonding and gratitude for the harvest.