Photograph courtesy of About.com
Japan has many festival and celebrations throughout the year. Since it is difficult for some of us to participate in this festival (where do we obtain all the dolls), I have provided several photographs of those lovely dolls and some background on Hinamatsuri. Hopefully these make a decent substitute. March 3rd in Japan is Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), which means Doll’s Festival or Girl’s Festival. On this day, people pray for happiness and health for the girls. Families with young daughters display Japanese traditional dolls inside the house. Rice crackers and special food are also offered. Practice of display dolls started in 1600s. Dolls are used as charms to contain evil spirits. Cute dolls as supernatural protection devices against dark forces? I must acquire one (or more)! For more pictures...Visit Kids Web Japan to learn more about Hinamatsuri: http://web-japan.org/Kidsweb/explore/calendar/march/hinamatsuri.html
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