The Tanabata festival began how many years ago?
2,000
What does the black carp represent?
The dad
Why did the Sky King forbid Hikoboshi and Orihime to meet?
They didn't do their jobs.
What formed a bridge for Orihime and Hikoboshi to meet?
Magpies
What does the red or pink carp represent?
The mom
What is Kodomo-no-hi also known as?
Children's Day
What is the name of the Japanese festival that takes place on the 7th day of the 7th month.
Tanabata
Tanabata is also known as _________- because of the characters in the folk tale.
Star Festival
Who was the daughter of the Sky King in the story of Tanabata?
Orihime
What is Koinobori (こいのぼり)?
A carp-shaped windsock
What is kashiwa-mochi (かしわもち)?
It is a rice cake stuffed with bean paste and wrapped in oak leaves, to symbolize strength.
What does the blue carp represent?
The child, traditionally the son.
Why do people place irises in their homes for Kodomo No Hi?
To ward off evil spirits
The origins of Kodomo No Hi originally date back nearly ______ years.
1,500
Who was the cowherd that Orihime loved?
Hikoboshi
What is a tradition of Tanabata?
To write wishes on tanzaku (pieces of paper) and attach to bamboo
What does the green carp represent?
The younger sibling.
What is the name of the bath filled with floating iris leaves?
syobuyu (しょぶゆ)
What are Chimaki (ちまき)?
They are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves,
When is Kokomo-ni-hi celebrated?
May 5th