osetsu ryouri
The Japanese
Japanese new year is the most special event of the year in Japan.
The celebration of Japanese New Year is anticipated by many individuals worldwide each year. In 2014, the Japanese New Year will begin on Wednesday, January 1.
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We Christians eat pretty much anything on New Year's. There is no rule or guide saying what we can eat on New Year's.
The modern Japanese calendar is the same as the US and Europe, with the New Year beginning on 1 January. Until 1873, they used the same lunar calendar as the Chinese do.
Japanese wear kimono on new years day
the kimono is mainly worn on Japanese new year
Since 1873, the Japanese New Year has been according to the Gregorian calendar. New Years Day is January 1. However, it used to follow the Lunar New Year which varies from year to year around the end of January.
It is customary to go to a Shinto shrine to pray for a happy new year. eating sweets is also customary.
Since 1873, The Japanese New Year has been the same as the Western one, occurring on January 1st. During this time, many Japanese visit shrines, eat special food called 'osechi ryouri,' send post cards to friends and family, play games, and give gifts of money to children, called 'otoshidama.'