[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with vibrant decorations! A roundup of decoration ideas
Let’s enjoy getting ready for the Respect-for-the-Aged celebration!Handmade decorations that brighten up the venue are full of warmth and perfect for creating a welcoming atmosphere.This time, we’ll introduce gentle, soothing decorations made with origami and construction paper.We’ve prepared a variety of Japanese and Western-style ideas, such as paper fans, floral motifs, and lucky symbols perfect for celebrations.Working on them together with seniors might spark lively conversations and fond memories.Create a special day with easy-to-make yet eye-catching decorations that anyone can enjoy.
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[Respect-for-the-Aged Day Celebration] Celebrate with Festive Decorations! A Roundup of Decoration Ideas (1–10)
celebratory crane
When it comes to celebrations, you can’t go without the celebratory crane, can you? Many people give them as gifts to seniors on special occasions like New Year’s, Respect for the Aged Day, and birthdays.
Cranes have long been considered symbols of longevity and are auspicious birds for older adults.
This time, let’s make a celebratory crane with origami.
Once you master the basic way to fold a crane, it’s easy to create.
Using luxurious origami paper suitable for celebrations will result in a gorgeous, festive crane—highly recommended! Writing a congratulatory message on the wings would likely be appreciated as well.
Owl cards and wall decorations
Here’s an idea for wall decorations featuring an owl motif.
First, create a template in the shape of an owl, then cut out the shape from construction paper.
After that, simply glue the parts together in order, and you’re done.
The template-making step might seem challenging, but since the dimensions and markers are predetermined, even those who aren’t confident in drawing should be able to manage.
This idea is highly versatile—not only for wall decorations but also as stick decorations or even standalone message cards.
Feel free to adapt it to suit the venue and number of participants for Respect for the Aged Day events.
Straw-craft style turtle ornament
Crafts made with origami or construction paper are lovely, but decorations made from different materials provide beneficial stimulation for seniors’ fingertips.
This time, let’s use paper cord to create a turtle ornament in the style of straw craft! Cut 16 strands of paper cord in two different lengths, and loosen the twist around the middle.
Gather five strands together and secure them with a rubber band, then start braiding.
Fasten with wire and shape it into a shell.
The key is to create a gentle roundness.
Treat the bundled sections as legs and trim each to the desired length.
Attach the body ornament, head, and tail ornament to finish.
Adding your favorite dried flowers or embellishments for originality makes it especially charming!
[Respect-for-the-Aged Celebration] Celebrate with Vibrant Decorations! A Collection of Decorating Ideas (11–20)
Two-tone fan crane
The red-and-white fan crane is a perfect motif for celebrations.
How about making it together with seniors as an item to liven up Respect-for-the-Aged Day? After folding a red sheet of origami paper in half twice, make a cut in the center.
Fold along the cut and create an accordion fold.
Use the other side to fold the crane.
From here, the work becomes more detailed, but the steps are the same as folding a standard crane.
When making the second one, change the color or reverse the front and back before folding.
Combine the two pieces to complete the fan crane.
The fine movements in origami help exercise seniors’ fingers and provide good stimulation for the brain.
Let’s all make them and enhance the atmosphere for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.
Respect for the Aged Day card written in brush calligraphy
Let’s prepare the perfect cards for Respect-for-the-Aged Day to express our daily gratitude and how much we love them.
If you place a personalized message card at each seat where seniors will sit at the celebration, they’re sure to be delighted! The idea we’re introducing this time uses brush lettering, but feel free to enjoy the decorations however you like.
You can aim for careful, beautiful handwriting, or boldly stylize the kanji and combine them with illustrations—that would be lovely, too.
Add colors and drawings to create bright, beautiful cards.
Crane-and-turtle amulet-style ornament
Cranes and turtles are indispensable motifs that bring joy to older adults.
Cranes and turtles have long been cherished as symbols of longevity and good fortune.
Amulet-style decorations featuring these motifs are popular as perfect ornaments for Respect for the Aged Day.
Using construction paper and origami, you’ll make the amulet as well as the crane and turtle.
You can also enjoy customizing them—such as adding rhinestone stickers to the turtle’s shell or any open spaces.
Slip in a message card or a paper with your wish written on it, attach a ribbon, and it’s complete.
Enjoy creating together with older adults and spend a peaceful, heartwarming time.
Shichifuku Daruma (Seven Lucky Gods Daruma)
Daruma dolls have long been cherished as lucky charms embodying the spirit of “fall down seven times, get up eight,” each one holding various wishes.
Among them, the Seven Lucky Daruma are said to carry different wishes depending on their color.
How about using these auspicious daruma as decorations for Respect for the Aged Day? You can make daruma using copier paper or colored construction paper.
By cutting slits into the body section, you can create a sense of three-dimensionality.
Draw any facial expression you like and add decorative accents for a lovely touch.
Try making them in various colors such as red, black, and green.