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Hospitality and souvenirs

Childbirth, shrine visits, the first annual festival, and Shichi-Go-San. While there are various celebrations to celebrate, it is likely that you will have a dinner party with your relatives. In the past, it was common to have a celebratory dinner with a large number of people, as it was thought that eating with all your relatives would bring good luck.
Nowadays, as lifestyles change, it is more common to make reservations at restaurants or celebrate with small groups of people rather than having dinner at home. This will happen more often.

As the saying goes, ``Courtesy is common among friends,'' and sincere congratulations from the other person are all the more important. In order to repay such consideration as the host, let's review some etiquette for those hosting the celebration.

Hospitality

souvenir

souvenir

At celebrations, most people bring gifts in addition to the ceremonial gifts. I feel it's safe to prepare as part of your hospitality, even if you're close friends, even if you're meeting someone for the first time in a while. Although it is not always the case, there are some regions where it is considered good manners to prepare one. Make preparations by thinking about the way each family celebrates and the format of the celebration.

In the past, it was common for the mother's family to prepare kimonos for the baby and the father's family to hold a dinner party. I'll give it to you. Even today, there is a belief that the dinner party itself is a form of gratitude. If your grandparents are attending a shrine visit and you are not having a dinner party, it is a good idea to prepare a gift as a token of your gratitude.

[When it is better to prepare a souvenir]

・When someone comes from far away <br data-mce-fragment="1">It is also a good idea to prepare a souvenir when someone comes from an area far away from where they will be visiting the shrine. In some cases, transportation and accommodation costs may also be required, so you need to balance your financial burden.

・When receiving an expensive gift or kimono as a gift <br data-mce-fragment="1">When receiving an expensive gift, some moms and dads may want to return the favor even if the parent and child are close. Probably. In addition to preparing souvenirs, you can also give items as family gifts. Let's be respectful.
Common souvenirs include seasonal Japanese sweets. For example, during the Peach Festival, ``Sakuramochi'' and ``Hina Arare'' are used. ``Kashiwamochi'' and ``Chimaki'' are standard for Boy's Festival. It is also a good idea to prepare auspicious foods such as red and white manju or sekihan. Unlike gift returns, you don't have to worry about storage period or price.

Return of congratulations

I think there are many people who are worried about [returning the celebration]. Nowadays, some people say they don't need it, but it's a form of gratitude, so please return it to the extent that it doesn't bother you.
Also, if you have a dinner party, it can also be used as a way of giving something back. If you are not holding a dinner party, some places recommend that you give ``about 1/3'' of the Hina dolls or celebrations you received, but in recent years, ``half return'' is said to be the standard.

If you receive something expensive or from someone superior to you, don't force yourself to return it to the best of your ability.

If you are holding a dinner party➡Give a gift in return If you are not holding a dinner party➡Give a gift

[Congratulations return NG collection]

　

●Knives and scissors ➡ “Can be cut”
● Handkerchief ➡ Reminiscent of tears ● Japanese tea/green tea ➡ Because it is often used to return condolences ● Fragile items (glass and ceramics)
●Underwear/socks ●In the case of food, things the other person doesn't like or are allergic to
●Noshi is missing.
●There is no greeting card or message.
●It is late to send the gift. Forgot to give a gift.
(Make sure to arrive within a month)

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