[For Seniors] Ideas for decorating February walls with oni (demons). Unique personalities shine through with oni showing various expressions.
Oni decorations that brighten up the walls in February are a fun craft that captures the seasonal feeling of Setsubun.
There are many ideas, from ones you can make with familiar materials like construction paper, origami, and paper plates, to large wall displays that everyone can work on together.
The time spent creating while moving your fingers nurtures imagination and concentration.
And what kind of oni face should we make? Conversations with those around you will liven up, letting everyone enjoy a delightful time.
Assembling the parts stimulates the brain, and each expression and design shines with individuality.
While sharing memories of Setsubun, let’s take on the challenge of creating wall displays that enhance the festive atmosphere of the season!
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[For Seniors] Ideas for Decorating February Walls with Oni (Demons). Let Their Individuality Shine with Oni Showing Various Expressions (41–50)
Momotaro the Demon Slayer
A Setsubun celebration to pray for safety during the seasonal change in February.
Here we introduce wall decorations made of origami to brighten up the Setsubun event, which marks a turning point in the old lunar calendar.
Everyone knows the story of Momotaro, the boy who defeats demons.
How about making Momotaro out of origami and decorating your wall with him? The tale of Momotaro going to Onigashima to vanquish demons is a perfect match for the Setsubun tradition of driving away ogres by scattering beans.
Momotaro is joined by his companions—the dog, the monkey, and the pheasant—as well as the old man and old woman.
Of course, demons and peaches also make an appearance.
Fold these characters and items with origami and display them on your wall.
They’re perfect for decorating not only day-service and other care facilities, but also your home.
Cute origami oni wreath
When we think of Setsubun, we tend to picture scary ogres, but this time we’ll introduce a cute Setsubun wreath made with origami.
We’ll make the base of the origami wreath, and since the steps aren’t complicated, it’s easy for seniors to try.
You’ll make several identical base pieces, so once you master how to fold the base, the rest goes smoothly.
After the wreath base is finished, prepare parts related to Setsubun, such as oni (ogres), Otafuku, and holly leaves.
You can make the parts together with seniors, or use items sold at 100-yen shops.
Even seniors who find it difficult to sense the seasons may be able to feel February through creating or displaying a Setsubun wreath on the wall.
Recommended for class activities! Draw your favorite demon
When it comes to February events, many of us think of Setsubun.
And speaking of Setsubun, we think of oni (demons).
How about making unique oni crafts as a recreational activity? Staff can prepare the base parts in advance, such as the oni’s face, horns, and hair.
The rest can be drawn or added by the seniors, resulting in oni filled with each person’s creativity.
Oni with one or two horns, a one-eyed oni—each handmade and full of character.
If these oni are displayed on the facility’s walls and brighten up the room, they may help residents feel the season and develop a fondness for their creations.
It’s a fun project that boosts the Setsubun spirit.
An oni eating an ehomaki sushi roll
It seems a bit sad that the ogres get chased away every year.
In that case, how about making this year’s wall decoration a unique ogre holding an ehomaki instead of a scary-faced one? Cut a paper cup and paint the bottom—which will become the ogre’s mouth—red.
After attaching parts like hair, horns, and eyes, fold the red-painted bottom of the cup in half and add visible fangs.
Then just glue it onto a backing sheet along with the ehomaki made by rolling paper and the ogre’s body parts, and you’re done! The three-dimensional look makes it a fun, realistic recreation of the ogre biting into an ehomaki.
Easy demon with a single sheet of origami paper
Here’s an introduction to a simple and cute oni (demon) you can make with a single sheet of origami paper.
Since it’s completed with just one sheet, it’s easy to try.
Have the seniors choose their favorite color of origami paper, then follow the video to fold along.
The steps are very simple, so it should be fun and approachable.
Once the oni shape is done, use large and small round stickers to create the hair, eyes, and nose.
It’ll be fun to prepare stickers in various colors and change the nose and hair colors, too.
Make colorful oni and brighten up your wall display!
An ogre’s spiked club made of origami
There’s a saying, “like giving a metal club to an ogre,” and when you think of a metal club, it’s an essential motif for Setsubun ogres.
How about making one out of origami? Display it on the wall together with an ogre to boost the Setsubun atmosphere even more! Prepare gray origami paper, cut it to half size, and start folding.
This video explains the folding steps very clearly, so even older adults can follow along easily.
Check out the other articles on how to make ogres too, and try making an ogre and its club!
Setsubun hanging decoration
Hanging decorations featuring motifs like metal clubs, ogres (oni), and Otafuku are perfect ideas for decorating walls for Setsubun.
The materials are A4-size construction paper.
Cut red, blue, yellow, and other colors into strips 2 centimeters wide and 29 centimeters long.
Using the strip shown in the video as a substitute ruler makes the work easier.
After marking the appropriate colored paper for each motif using the strip, glue the pieces together and shape them.
Once you’ve made plenty of your favorite motifs, use string or paper tape to assemble the hanging decoration.
This is a great craft activity to incorporate into recreational sessions for older adults.