What kind of event is Shichi-Go-San?
It is said that Shichi-Go-San originated from a custom that was performed in samurai society during the Edo period as a rite of passage to celebrate the growth of children.
The current Shichi-Go-San style is said to have been created by combining three ceremonies: "Kamioki" (starting to grow hair at age 3), "Hakama-gi" (wearing hakama for the first time at age 5), and "Obi-hakki" (tying an obi like an adult's obi) at age 7.
Shichi-Go-San is usually celebrated at a shrine on November 15th, but recently it has become common to hold the celebration on a different date to avoid crowds.
There are also Shichi-Go-San styles that do not adhere to tradition, such as wearing celebratory attire when visiting the shrine and Western clothing such as a dress or tuxedo for commemorative photos.
As times change, the events change little by little.
In any case, celebrating a child's growth is universal.
I pray for you to have dreams and hopes, and for you to be healthy and peaceful.
Well, see you next time.
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