[For Seniors] Introducing trivia related to May!
May is when the new routines have settled in, and the weather becomes comfortable, isn’t it? There are plenty of events too, like Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) and Mother’s Day.
This time, we’ll introduce some trivia related to May.
You can also enjoy trivia as a quiz.
Gaining new knowledge helps stimulate brain activity.
In addition, knowing trivia topics can enliven conversation and facilitate smoother communication.
It can also help deepen bonds in conversations among older adults.
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[For Seniors] Introducing Trivia Related to May! (1–10)
Turban shells (sazae) are in season in May.
By learning about foods that are in season in May, let’s deepen our understanding of what this time of year means for each living creature.
Focusing on seafood could also reveal the ecology of marine life we don’t normally encounter.
When something is at its best for eating, it means it has stored the most nutrients, which tells us how that organism lives.
Turban shells (sazae), which are said to enter their prime in May, are considered to be well-nourished as they approach their spawning period from early summer into summer.
When displaying May dolls, one thing you must not do is put them out the day before.
On Children’s Day in May, some households display May dolls (Gogatsu Ningyo).
Older people may have displayed them in the past, or perhaps still do so for their grandchildren.
These dolls are often put up in April.
In fact, it’s best to avoid displaying them the day before Children’s Day.
Putting them up the day before is called “ichiya kazari” (one-night display), and it’s considered bad luck.
The reason is that hurriedly setting out the dolls the night before can evoke associations with funerals.
Let’s take our time and display these wonderful May dolls with care.
May sickness is an illness that causes symptoms like a lack of motivation.
Haven’t you heard the term “May sickness” (gogatsu-byo)? May sickness is an ailment that mainly appears in May.
You might wonder, “Is there really an illness that starts in May?”—but the reason is related to Golden Week, the long holiday in May.
When the fun May holidays end, some people just can’t get motivated or don’t want to go to work or school; these symptoms are called May sickness.
It’s something almost everyone may have experienced at least once.
Medically speaking, it corresponds to depression or an adjustment disorder, so if your symptoms don’t improve, you should see a doctor.
May 2 is Green Tea Day.
Among the days of Golden Week, focusing on the parts that aren’t national holidays might help us feel more connected to the break.
Let’s think about the commemorative day that falls on the day before those clustered holidays—May 2.
Considering that this is the season when greenery gradually deepens, and that about three months have passed since the time called Risshun (the beginning of spring), you might guess the answer.
The timing 88 days after Risshun marks the new tea season, and since May 2 falls close to that period, it has been designated as Green Tea Day.
May 6 is Croquette Day
May 6 often ends up being a day off, coming right after a string of holidays, sometimes falling on a weekend or becoming a substitute holiday.
Let’s learn about the commemorative days on May 6—which can feel like a bit of an add-on—and deepen our interest in this date.
Since there are food-related observances, it could be fun to incorporate them into your menu for the day.
With the wish that families enjoy the dish during the outing season, and by playing on the way the numbers 5 and 6 are read in Japanese, May 6 has been designated as “Croquette Day.”