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Ace Cracker Day

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Ace Cracker Day

Every year on October 31 ↗

A day for sharing affection with Ace crackers.

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How did it begin?

In Gwangyang and Suncheon, October 31 is known for sharing Ace crackers with friends. Accounts differ: Haitai cites 1977, while Gwangyang City cites a girls' middle school in 1984, so the starting year is uncertain.

Source · 오마이뉴스 — 에이스데이의 지역 풍습과 기원설 ↗ (new window)

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