Holidays: Pine Decor

Kadomatsu Pine Bamboo Decor

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• Description: Decorating with kadomatsu (gate pine) is a New Year’s holiday tradition. It is placed in front of people’s homes to welcome toshigami between December 13^th and January 7^th. Kadomatsu is composed of pine, three bamboos shoots cut diagonally in different lengths, and plum (ume) tree sprigs, which represent prosperity and longevity, and a base made of straw.
  For more information, visit: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/01/01/general/lucky-food-charming-decorations-visiting-deities-welcoming-the-new-year-with-history-tradition/#.VTSn2ZOUc8Y

• Links
  • About the New Year
  • Guide to New Years Traditions
  • New Year in Japan

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• Lesson Plans
  • Yearly Events – Ohio Delegation Group (YJT)

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    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #1
    • Grade K: A Child’s Place in Time – #2
    • Grade 1: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far – #1
    • Grade 1: Families Now and Long Ago, Near and Far – #2