Kodomo No Hi, or Children's Day, is a holiday dedicated to the health and happiness of children in Japan. It's the last day of the Golden Week holiday.
The day was formerly called Tango no Sekku, or Boy's Day. Some families still use the old name. There's a separate day known as Hina Matsuri dedicated to the health and happiness of girls.
The symbols and traditions of Children's Day stem from samurai culture and date back to the 1200s. The Samurai clans prepared boys from an early age for their role as Samurai with rituals, celebrations and symbols.
One such symbol, Koinobori are carp shaped windsocks that have become a Children's day decoration. They are put up in great numbers all over Japan in the days leading up to Golden Week. Families with children put up at least one Koinobori per child. The meaning of Koinobori stem from an old Chinese legend about a carp who swims upstream against a strong current to become a dragon. The vigorous movement of Koinobori in the wind is thought to represent a healthy childhood.
Boys throughout Japan display a set of Samurai armor in their home in the weeks leading to Children's Day. These sets have a Samurai helmet known as a Kabuto. Some also include armor, a bow and arrow and a miniature sword. These sets can be expensive and are often the most valuable possession that a young child owns.
Families enjoy special desserts for Children's Day such as mochi wrapped in oak leaves. Modern desserts such as Children's Day themed cakes are also popular.
Kodomo No Hi, or Children's Day, is a holiday dedicated to the health and happiness of children in Japan. It's the last day of the Golden Week holiday. The day was formerly called Tango no Sekku, or Boy's Day. Some families still use the old name. There's a separate day known as Hina Matsuri dedicated to the health and happiness of girls. The symbols and traditions of Children's Day stem from samurai culture and date back to the 1200s. The Samurai clans prepared boys from an early age for their role as Samurai with rituals, celebrations and symbols. One such symbol, Koinobori are carp shaped windsocks that have become a Children's day decoration. They are put up in great numbers all over Japan in the days leading up to Golden Week. Families with children put up at least one Koinobori per child. The meaning of Koinobori stem from an old Chinese legend about a carp who swims upstream against a strong current to become a dragon. The vigorous movement of Koinobori in the wind is thought to represent a healthy childhood. Boys throughout Japan display a set of Samurai armor in their home in the weeks leading to Children's Day. These sets have a Samurai helmet known as a Kabuto. Some also include armor, a bow and arrow and a miniature sword. These sets can be expensive and are often the most valuable possession that a young child owns. Families enjoy special desserts for Children's Day such as mochi wrapped in oak leaves. Modern desserts such as Children's Day themed cakes are also popular.
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