The world didn’t know on the day that Jesus Christ was born that families and friends would still gather to celebrate His birth over 2,000 years later. While the holiday first made its appearance in Korea with the arrival of early missionaries who came to the peninsula, within the current young generation, Christmas’ true meaning has been blanketed by another significant cultural influence: dating. Similar to Valentine’s Day, White Day, and Pepero Day–other South Korean holidays which celebrate relationships–going on a date has become the main event for Christmas Day in South Korea. It is easy to see why this is the case. As the younger population has slipped further and further away from relationship with Jesus, their attention has turned to the promises of the world: wealth, status, and success, and Christmas is a rare opportunity to step away from the rat race and spend time with their significant other. However, peace can never be found in any person other than Jesus, the true reason behind Christmas Day. Please pray that the Holy Spirit reveals to young adults in South Korea this year the true significance of Jesus’ birth and the road to salvation it provides.