Winter Solstice Sacrificial Rite
Dongji gosa (Kor. 동지고사, Chin. 冬至告祀) refers to the rite observed on Dongji (Kor. 동지, Chin. 冬至, Winter Solstice). The rite consists of sprinkling red bean porridge in various parts of a house in order to keep malicious spirits from entering. The custom is also known as patjukje (Kor. 팥죽제) or dongji charye (Kor. 동지차례, Chin. 冬至茶禮), depending on the region. Dongji has the shortest day and longest night of the year, after which daylight hours gradually increase. In traditional Korea, Dongji was consie
Korean Seasonal Customs