Living with celebrations vol.1 Girls' Festival (2)

January 26, 2024

"A life of celebration"

Celebrating the seasons is about conveying the joy of children growing up and gratitude for being alive by arranging our lives, decorating for the season, and eating celebratory food. Through celebrations, we can recycle our current environment and lifestyle.

Enjoy the richness of celebrating at each turning point of the season.

March 3rd - Hinamatsuri

Although "Girl's Day" on March 3rd is a celebration day, it is not necessarily a national holiday. (The reason why Tango no Sekku on May 5th is a national holiday is because it is not a festival holiday, but a national holiday called "Children's Day.")

Until last year, during the holidays around Hinamatsuri, I would go to the shrine with my parents or get together with relatives for a meal, but this year was the first time we celebrated Hinamatsuri just with our family.
The morning started with a hectic and lively atmosphere, as my daughter and I began getting ready, humming along as we went.

1. Dressing specially for a "special day"

There are many different celebrations throughout the year.
From seasonal events to small celebrations and personal occasions such as birthdays.

Recently, my daughter has become very girly and loves to dress up, so I've been making sure she looks good even at home so she can enjoy participating in celebrations.

And on "slightly special" days like today, her parents look forward to watching their daughter grow up.

"Should I wear a dress or a kimono?"

Although I'm happy that we can now worry about things together, he is still at an age where he often gets fussy about getting dressed.

Just as adults feel good when they wear the clothes they want to wear or dress up in a special way, small children also feel good in the same way, and when they dress up in a special way, they experience a special feeling.

This year, we have the Shichi-Go-San celebration coming up, and it's a time when many new experiences will be taking place. I want my child to be exposed to various atmospheres and situations little by little, so that he doesn't perceive these "special" experiences as scary or strange, and to gradually get used to them.

[No. 1]
Let's light the lantern
Let's give flowers, peach blossoms
Five musicians playing flutes and drums
Today is a fun Hinamatsuri

[No. 2]
The Dairi and the Hina
The two of us standing side by side with serious expressions
To my sister who became my wife
A white face with a similar appearance

[No. 3]
The light reflected on the golden folding screen
The spring breeze gently sways
A little white sake?
The red-faced Minister of the Right

[No. 4]
Change your clothes and tie your obi.
I look bloated today too
On this fine day in spring
The most joyous of all is Hinamatsuri

The Children's Day festival is a time to face our growth anew in the midst of our busy daily lives.
My daughter holds the Hina dolls that have been lined up next to her, representing her first Doll Festival, her first birthday, her first birthday, her second birthday, and so on.

Seeing her all dressed up and smiling will be a great Hinamatsuri gift that will make not only my husband and I, but also my parents feel like they've grown up.

Point your camera and make sure to capture the memories.

Today is the fun Hinamatsuri.

"Life with celebrations vol.1 (Girls' Festival)"

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