Christmas was extra festive because the grandparents were here to celebrate with us. I am used to celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day, so I really must do something on December 24 and 25 to acknowledge the holiday, no matter what day of the week it falls on and even though they are [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2009’
Shichi Go San!
So, in November the kids celebrated 七五三（しちごさん）shichi – go -san, which literally means 7 – 5- 3. In Japanese tradition, these are the ages boys and girls could wear a kimono for the first time and would mark a special time for them. So on a day in November boys ages 5 and girls ages 3 [...]