ShichiGoSan SevenFiveThree By N M 12 22 05
Shichi-Go-San “Seven-Five-Three” By: N. M. 12 -22 -05
Fast Facts • • Shichi-Go-San means seven, five, three. Shichi-Go-San is celebrated in Japan. Shichi-Go-San is celebrated on November 15. On Shichi-Go-San children go to a Shrine to ensure a future free of misfortune and sickness.
Meaning Seven, Five, Three Girls who are 3 and 7 Boys who are 3 and 5 are celebrated for their growth
Timeline (Origin/History) 794 -1185 -1333 1603 -1868 -to present day Kamakura Edo Period Heian Period Shichi-Go-San Started November 15 is set to be the official date Spread all over Japan Parents take three, five, and seven year olds to a Shrine
Food Children receive a “Chitose-Ame” a. k. a. “Thousand-Year candy”
Clothing Girl’s wear “Kimono’s” Boy’s wear “Hakama’s” and “Haori’s”
Other Interesting Information • Odd number’s are considered lucky number’s in Japan. • The symbol’s are the number’s seven, five, and three. • November 15 was chosen to celebrate this holiday because it is considered one of the most auspicious day’s of the year in the Japenese Almanac
Glossary Shichi-Go-San- Seven, Five, Three. Kimono- Dress Haori- Jacket Hakama- Trousers Chitose-Ame- Thousand-Year candy
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