Another seollal children's folk story involves a wise old man. He was known for his knowledge of the New Year's traditions. Every Seollal, he would travel from village to village, teaching children about the importance of family unity during the festival. He told stories of how families that stayed together and supported each other were blessed with good fortune throughout the year.
There is a story about a magical animal that only appears during Seollal. This animal is said to bring prosperity to families. In the story, a poor family welcomed the animal into their home during Seollal without knowing its true nature. The family was kind to it, and as a result, they found that their meager food supplies never ran out and their lives gradually became better.