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Pepero Day is a holiday celebrated in South Korea every year on November 11th.

Pepero Day is a holiday created for lovers or friends to share love and affection. It is named after the snack “Pepero”, which resembles the shape of two number 1s. On Pepero Day, it is customary for people to exchange Pepero sticks as gifts.

Pepero Day began in 1994 as an event created by the Pepero manufacturer, Lotte, for promotional purposes.

Since then, it has spread widely in South Korea, involving various people. The date, November 11th, is considered a special day for expressing love between couples because it consists of two ones, symbolizing the idea of two people together.

On Pepero Day, in addition to Pepero sticks, various other gifts are also exchanged.

Chocolate, flowers, cards, and other gifts are common choices for presents on Pepero Day. It is not only celebrated among lovers but also among friends and family. On this day, various events and activities are often organized to share love and affection.

Certainly, here’s the translation of the instructions on how to make Pepero yourself

Pepero is typically made using chocolate and grains, and this recipe is something that can be easily prepared at home, with the flexibility to adjust ingredients and quantities as needed.

Ingredients:

• Mixed chocolate (your preferred flavor)
• Stick or bar shapes resembling Pepero
• Grains (rice, oats, cornflakes, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Chocolate – Melt the mixed chocolate. You can do this using a microwave or by placing it in a bowl over hot water. Stir consistently until the chocolate is completely melted.
2. Shape into Pepero – To create a Pepero-like shape, use stick or bar shapes. Sesame sticks are commonly used for this purpose. Dip the sticks into the melted chocolate and set them to the desired length for later decoration with grains.
3. Add Grains – Sprinkle nuts or various colored chocolate on top of the melted chocolate. This step adds texture to your Pepero.
4. Cool in the Refrigerator – Place the assembled Pepero in the refrigerator to cool. This will allow the chocolate to harden and complete the Pepero shape.
5. Enjoy – After the Pepero has sufficiently cooled in the refrigerator, take it out and enjoy it.

This method is the most basic way to make Pepero, and you can customize it by adding different ingredients or using various types of chocolate to create unique Pepero variations.

In Korea, some students also confess their feelings by giving homemade sweet Pepero.

How about expressing your feelings by giving homemade Pepero to someone you like and conveying your heart as well?