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January
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Shoogatsu
(The new year): |
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you guess what is one of the most important occasions for all Japanese
in January? It is SHOOGATSU (the new year).This
time of the year, relatives living far away gather together to celebrate
the New Year.People
usually visit temples and shrines to pray for health and happiness
for the coming new year on GANTAN (January 1st).The
most exciting custom for kids is OTOSHIDAMA (New Year's Gift) which
parents, grandparents or relatives give money to children. |
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