Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) or Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan celebrated on May 5th. It is also known as Tango no Sekku or Boy's Day and it's a day to celebrate and pray for the health and happiness of young boys.
On Children's Day, families with sons will typically display the odairisama dolls, also called kodomo-ningyo, along with other decorations such as banners and flags, in their homes. These dolls are traditionally made of wood or paper mache and are dressed in traditional samurai or military clothing. They depict ancient warriors and heroes, including legendary figures such as the god Hachiman and the Heike and Genji warriors.
The holiday is also celebrated by flying colorful carp-shaped streamers called "koinobori" which are symbols of strength and perseverance, and also by displaying the traditional warrior helmet and armor.
Kodomo no Hi is also a time when families take time to reflect on the importance of family, and to celebrate the joys and challenges of raising children. It's a day to appreciate and celebrate the children in our lives and to pray for their well-being and happiness.
It's worth noting that the holiday has been celebrated since 1948, and it used to be celebrated along with the Boy's Day festival, which was celebrated on April 5th, but the two were combined in 1948 and it became a single Children's Day.
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