The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

IN JAPAN ON MARCH 3RD PROPERLY CALLED HINA MATSURI OR MOMO-NO-TO-
SIKKEN WHICH LITERALLY MEANS THE FEAST OF THE PEACH BLOSSOMS, THERE
IS A FESTIVAL HELD ESPECIALLY FOR GIRLS.
EACH HOME CONSTRUCTS AN ALTAR. THE ALTAR IS ARRANGED IN TIERS
AND COVERED WITH RED CLOTH. TINY FIGURES OF THE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS
ARE PUT ON THE ALTAR. THE REST OF THE HOUSE IS DECORATED WITH
ORANGE BLOSSOMS. EVERYONE EATS FESTIVE DISHES AND LOTS OF
SWEETS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS

Date learned: 11-11-1969