All of this kimchi will be kept and eaten throughout the year. Kimchi is only made once a year around christmas time and it is a process done by mom and the two oldest daughters so they can learn to make it for their families when they get maried. It does not spoil and can be kept and eaten for many years as long as it is kept cool. That my friends is how kimchi is made and stored. It is eaten at every meal along with rice and other side dishes.