Recommended Moon-Viewing Crafts for Seniors

Japanese pampas grass

[Origami] How to Make Susuki (Japanese Pampas Grass) / How To Make an Origami Japanese Pampas Grass

The harvest moon is celebrated in September.

It is an event to give thanks to the moon for the harvest while gazing at it.

Some older adults may spend the evening with family, offering rice dumplings and taro.

There is one more important offering for the harvest moon: pampas grass (susuki).

It has been believed to be a place where deities reside.

The key is to make it using kraft paper or double-sided colored origami paper.

Fold it and cut it into the shape of pampas grass.

Be sure to use scissors to make fine slits for the feathery seed heads, too.

If you also make pampas grass and display it together with your Harvest Moon piece on the calendar, it will look even more beautiful.

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Nakajima Junko

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Origami calendar for the night of the full harvest moon

[Komu-chan] Origami Calendar ♪ September

Speaking of September, there’s the night of the full harvest moon, also known as the Mid-Autumn Moon.

Let’s make an origami piece inspired by the Fifteenth Night and turn it into a calendar.

Rabbits, pampas grass, and rice dumplings all come to mind for the Fifteenth Night.

And since it’s also called the “Potato Moon,” how about folding some taro as well? As they fold the origami, some older adults may recall memories of moon-viewing with their families.

It might spark lively conversations.

With summer ending, creating this calendar can help us feel the arrival of autumn.

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Plum blossom decoration

Two types of cute paper plum blossom decorations (with audio commentary) – How to make

Let’s make some stylish, pop-inspired plum blossom decorations! They’re perfect for January wall displays or hanging ornaments.

Why not enjoy a seasonal craft activity with older adults? You can create two types: simple plum blossoms made by rolling paper strips and stapling them, and 3D plum blossoms made by interlocking two flower-shaped paper cutouts.

Combine both types and string them together for a hanging decoration, or display a single piece like an objet d’art to instantly brighten the room.

You can also have fun customizing them by changing the origami patterns or sizes—feel free to use this as a reference!

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