Seollal is the Korean New Year celebration, marking the first day of the lunar calendar. It typically falls in late January or early February and is a time for families to come together, honor their ancestors, and wish for good fortune in the coming year. During Seollal, people often wear traditional clothing called hanbok and participate in various customs, such as performing sebae, a deep bow to show respect to elders. Families also enjoy special foods, including tteokguk, a rice cake soup that symbolizes the gaining of a year in age and prosperity.