Seollal is a traditional Korean holiday commemorating the start of the new year. The Korean New Year uses the Lunar Calendar and is different from the Western New Year. By the Western Calendar, January 1st is the New Year, however by the Lunar Calendar the New Year starts February 18th. On Seollal, Koreans wear the hanbok (traditional Korean costume), have ancestor-memorial services, bow to their elders and wish each other a Happy New Year. On New Year’s morning, Koreans eat tteokguk (rice-cake soup). After eating tteokguk, it is considered truly the New Year. On Seollal, traditional Korean folk games are played such as Yutnori (a board game played by tossing sticks), Paengichigi (top spinning) and Neolttwigi (standing, high-jump seesaw). People see fortunetellers about the next year. Also, Koreans visit many places and hold events at the Korean Folk Village, Namsan Folk Museum or visit the old palaces. During that time, many department stores, markets, eating establishments will be closed.