Unofficial observance
Sondol Day
Lunar month 10, day 20 (regular month)
Explore the Sondol legend and customs associated with late-autumn winds.
How did it begin?
Cold and wind around lunar October 20 were called Sondol winds, linking them to the legend of a boatman unjustly killed. Traditions urged caution when going out or sailing around this time; they are not forecasts for a specific date.
Source · 소설 — 한국민족문화대백과사전, 손돌 전승 ↗ (new window)
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