During the Korean Chuseok festival, families typically prepare traditional dishes such as songpyeon (rice cake filled with sweet fillings), bulgogi (marinated beef), and various side dishes known as banchan. Chuseok is a harvest festival that celebrates family ties and gives thanks to ancestors for the bountiful harvest. As families gather, they share stories and participate in rituals to honor their ancestral lineage, enhancing the significance of the food prepared and enjoyed together during this period of reunion and gratitude.