During 설날 (Seollal), the Korean Lunar New Year, families enjoy traditional foods that symbolize prosperity and good fortune. Key dishes include 떡국 (Tteokguk), a rice cake soup eaten to mark a year of age, and 전 (Jeon), savory pancakes made with vegetables or meat. 갈비찜 (Galbijjim), braised short ribs, and 잡채 (Japchae), stir-fried glass noodles, are also common festive dishes. Families often honor their ancestors with an ancestral ritual (jesa), offering food like rice cakes, fruits, and soup before celebrating together with these delicious dishes.