What are the traditional festivals in Japan? What are the traditional festivals in Japan?

1, New Year's Day: 65438+ 10 1 People have always had the custom of celebrating the New Year, but it was not until 1948 that it was recognized as a national holiday. According to the traditional custom, the "big black day" (New Year's Eve) is cleaned up. Relaxation, bamboo and plum ("Songmen") (now replaced by pictures) are placed in front of the door to show good luck.

2. Cherry Blossom Festival: In March 15, cherry blossoms bloom in March in Yangchun. Japanese think cherry blossoms are elegant, vigorous, delicate, simple and independent. They regard cherry blossoms as a symbol of hard work, courage and wisdom.

3. Daughter's Day: Pray for girls to grow up healthily and get happiness on March 3.

4. Children's Day: 165438+ 10/5, especially suitable for girls aged 7 or 3 and boys aged 5.

5. Equinox: March 20th, formerly known as "Spring Festival", is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in spring, and the Japanese also carry out grave-sweeping activities on this day to worship their ancestors. This day is also a day to praise nature and care for creatures.

6. Summer Festival: On August 15, the government will hold a commemorative parade, and the government and its non-governmental organizations will hold many performances. People will wear beautiful kimonos, go shopping, buy things and take part in entertainment activities (that is, what China said); The surrounding stores will also be decorated on this day and carry out various special activities.

7. Bonsai: It is held on July 15th of the lunar calendar. Bonihara Festival is the largest traditional festival among Japanese people, also known as "Soul Sacrifice", "Lantern Festival" and "Buddhist All Souls Association". At first, it was a day to worship ancestors and pray for blessings, but now it is a festival for family reunion and happy villages.

8. See you on the Moon: August of the lunar calendar 15. Most people in the eastern world have the habit of enjoying the moon. In Japan, on August 15, meatballs, seasonal fruits and other items will be placed by the window to worship the moon, and then enjoy the moon.

9. Autumnal Equinox: September 23rd, formerly known as "Autumn Festival", is the day when the emperor worships his ancestors in autumn. People also sacrifice to their ancestors on this day to commemorate them.

10, Cultural Festival:165438+10.3, 1937. The old name "Meiji Festival" is to commemorate the birthday of Emperor Meiji. It is time to award "cultural medals" to those who have made outstanding contributions to science and culture.

1 1, Christmas: 65438+February 25th In Japan, Christians are not the only ones. Many people will exchange Christmas gifts with their families or boyfriends and enjoy a big Christmas dinner together on Christmas Eve. Usually, people will prepare decorated Christmas cakes to celebrate.