*日本の祝日と主な行事


休日
January
01:*New year's Day 元旦
People enjoy traditional foods(Ozoni). Children get money called Otoshi-Dama from family and relatives.
? 2nd Monday:*Coming of Age Day.成人の日
February
03:Bean-Throwing Festival 豆まき
People throw beans within the home to drive demons out and bring good fortune in.
11:*National Founding Day. 建国記念の日
14:Valentine's Day. バレンタインデイ
March
03:Doll Festival ひな祭り
Court dolls are displayed at home and special food is eaten. Family wish daughter's happiness.
14:White Day. ホワイトデイ
21:*Vernal Equinox Day. 春分の日
April
08:Buddha's Birthday. 花まつり
29:*Showa Day 昭和の日
May
03:*Constitution Memorial Day. 憲法記念日
04:*Greenery Day みどりの日
04:*People's Day. 国民の日
05:*Children's Day(Boy's Day). 子どもの日
samurai armor and carp streamers are displayed.
July
07:Star Festival 七夕
We celebrate the annual tryst of Altair and Vega separated by the Milky Way. We decorate bamboo branches with paper ornaments and prayer cards.
20:*Sea Day 海の日
August
11*Mountain Day 山の日
13-15 obon お盆
It is believed that ancestors returned to their houses.
Many people came back to their hometowns.
September
15:*Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
23:*Autumnal Equinox Day. 秋分の日
October
2nd Monday:*Sports Day スポーツの日
November
03:*Culture Day 文化の日
15:7-5-3 Festival 七五三
Girls aged 3,7,and boys aged 3,5 dressed up in new outfits and visit shrine to pray for a safe and healthy future.
23:*Labor Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日
December
23:*Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
24:Christmas Eve クリスマスイブ
31:New Year's Eve 大晦日


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