[Respect for the Aged Day] Boost the mood with handmade touches! A roundup of lovely decoration ideas
Respect for the Aged Day is a special occasion to express our gratitude and respect to seniors who carry years of experience and wisdom.
How about creating a warm, cozy atmosphere at home with handmade decorations? Try hanging an origami garland, making a wreath out of paper plates, or getting creative with wall décor.
In this article, we’ll share bright and cheerful decoration ideas.
The time spent making them together will become a priceless memory.
Please use these tips to help you create a wonderful celebration for Respect for the Aged Day.
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[Respect for the Aged Day] Elevate the atmosphere with handmade touches! A roundup of wonderful decoration ideas (31–40)
Decorative celebratory crane
Cranes have long been regarded as symbols of longevity and peace, and they’ve become a beloved, classic motif for celebratory occasions.
Origami cranes—known as “celebration cranes”—make perfect decorations for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.
We’ll fold them using reversible crepe paper you can buy at a 100-yen shop.
The folding process is the same as a standard crane up to a certain point, so it may be easy for older adults to try.
When you open the wings, the gold interior appears, creating a gorgeous celebration crane.
Attach it to a coaster and add decorations with a fan or clay to finish.
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.
a flower wreath
Let’s try arranging flowers made with paper quilling into a wreath! You don’t need any special tools, so it’s easy for seniors to try as well.
Make the wreath base by cutting thick paper (cardboard) into a donut shape.
For the petals, wrap thin strips of paper around a ruler.
Make four petals and glue them together.
Adding a rhinestone or pearl sticker in the center gives it a luxurious look! Create lots of petal pieces, lay them out on the wreath base, and you’re done.
It’s perfect for crafting at home or for day-service activity sessions, so be sure to give it a try.
Connect and display! Yell flag
These are connectable cheer flags that let you enjoy cheering with lots of energy! Their vibrant look is sure to lift the spirits of older adults as well.
Try designing your flags by attaching paper streamers or beads to your favorite color of cellophane.
The act of imagining your design stimulates the brain and can be effective for dementia prevention.
Display everyone’s creations on the wall and enjoy the Respect for the Aged Day celebration.
chopstick sleeve
How about making some cute flower-themed chopstick sleeves that are perfect for celebrations? Many people host meals for special occasions, and handmade sleeves will be appreciated and make for lively conversation.
Both the sleeves and decorations are easy to make with origami.
For the sleeve, crease the paper and roll it along the folds to form a pouch.
For the floral embellishment, use smaller origami paper to cut out flower shapes, then curl the tips of the petals outward with a cuticle stick to add dimension, and finish the center with a glamorous pearl.
You can make everything with materials from a 100-yen shop, so it’s budget-friendly and great when you want to make lots.
[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Boost the atmosphere with handmade touches! A roundup of lovely decoration ideas (41–50)
gentian
Gentians, which have long been used as medicinal herbs, also carry the image of “overcoming illness.” That makes gentians a perfect motif for Respect-for-the-Aged Day! They’re also great for anyone planning wall decorations.
You can simply cut colored construction paper to make them easily and stylishly brighten up a wall.
While gentians are primarily a bluish-purple, combining about two shades from the same color family can enhance the design even more.
You can download templates for free, making them useful for recreational activities at senior care facilities as well.
Cosmos wreath
As a decoration to liven up Respect for the Aged Day, a “cosmos wreath” is highly recommended.
By expressing the autumn-symbol cosmos in colorful origami, simply displaying it in a room brings a touch of autumn ambience.
Each carefully folded blossom makes it a heartwarming gift.
If you share the making process with everyone, you can also experience the fun of origami and the pleasant feel of paper.
Because origami uses the hands and fingers, it can stimulate brain activity and potentially enhance thinking and creativity.
In addition, attaching a heartfelt message card is recommended, as it conveys your feelings even more.
