Kodomo-no-hi is Children’s Day. It is celebrated on May 5. Kodomo-no-hi was established by the National Holidays Law, which was enforced in 1948.Kodomo-no-hi is one of the holidays which make up Golden Week.
Until after World WarII, Kodomo-no-hi was called “Tango-no-sekku”,Boys’ festival. This day was celebrated in order to wish the healthy growth of the boys in the family. Koinobori ( streamers ) ,the symbol of strength and courage, were flown outside and miniature suits of armor were displayed inside the house in hope of healthy growth of the boys.
Celebrating Tango-no-sekku still remains, but Children’s Day is celebrated in hope of healthy growth, happiness, and prosperity of bothboys and girls.
Streamers :::: They swim vigorously upstream against strong currents, carp are regarded as symbols of strength and perseverance. Parents hope that their children will inherit these characteristics.
Rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves are offered ceremonially.
Sachiko
Glad they changed it to Kodomo-no-hi!!
Those streamers look great!
Thank you for sharing your holiday Sachiko! The streamers are beautiful! Did you make the food? It looks beautiful too – very artistic.
Thank you for sharing with us the meaning behind “Children’s Day”. Ours ” Children Day” is on 1st October.
Wishing your children a very happy Children day!
Your rice dumpling looks very yummy!
A beautiful history.
thank you for sharing the holidays Sachiko,the food look very elegant.
Very interesting post ! I didn’t know about children days… I haven’t heard about such a day here in France !
oh and … I’m in love with Koinoboris !