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Kancho Day

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Kancho Day

Every year on November 12 ↗

A day for giving Kancho snacks to friends.

#Sweets and snacks #Gifts #Friendship #Food #Observances

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How did it begin?

A 2009 community list describes November 12 as a day to give Kancho snacks to friends who received no Pepero the day before. It documents that description, not the original creator or starting year.

Source · 네이트 판 — D-DAY (2009년 민간 목록) ↗ (new window)

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