Kodomo no hi (Childrens Day)

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Yesterday was Kodomo no hi - children's day in Japan. Its held on the 5th day of the 5th month as part of Golden Week.

It is a day set aside to respect children's personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Each family hangs a set Koi-nobori (carp streamers) at their front door.

I found one on the street yesterday that a child must of made at school and dropped. I picked it up and flew it in the wind for Millie and she giggled. I'm going to make one for her. Although the handle was made of chopsticks....so it might be dangerous for a 10 month old!