May 5th is “Children’s Day” to celebrate children’s happiness and respect their personalities.
The day was originally called “Boy’s Festival” to wish the healthy growth and success for the boys.
There are similar event for “Children’s Day” in worldwide; however, the purpose and contents are different.
Japanese Children’s day is very unique; so that why don’t you enjoy together?
How to celebrate for “Children’s Day”?
On May 5th, families with boys raise “Koi-nobori (carp shaped banner)” in outside the house, wishing their success in their lives.
They also display “Kabuto (samurai warrior helmet)” or “Gogatsu-ningyo (armed samurai doll)” at home, because they are believed to be symbols of strength and vitality.
We eat traditional foods such as “Kashiwa-mochi (mochi rice cakes with red bean paste fillings wrapped in oak leaves) ” and “Chimaki (rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves)”
“Kashiwa-mochi” is believed as symbol of prosperity of descendants, because oak leaves don’t fall off from the tree until new sprouts come out in spring. It represents continuous cycle of life.
“Chimaki” is believed as a protective charm.
I wish you the happiness and healthy growth on this girls special day💓 By Rie’s Kitchen
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