[Childcare] A quiz about Children’s Day in childcare! Learn about traditions and customs

Last updated:2025/4/27

[Childcare] A quiz about Children’s Day in childcare! Learn about traditions and customs

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Children’s Day is celebrated every year on May 5! This day carries the wish for children’s healthy growth.

Here, we’ve gathered quizzes you can enjoy during childcare on Children’s Day! In fact, there are many little-known customs and meanings behind Tango no Sekku and Children’s Day.

There might even be quizzes that adults don’t know.

For children, Children’s Day is a wonderful day when they can enjoy special sweets and dishes.

Be sure to spend a fun time together with the kids while enjoying the quizzes, and celebrate their growth.

[Childcare] A Quiz About Children's Day in Early Childhood Education! Learn About Traditions and Customs (1–10)

In which historical era was Children’s Day established?

Heian period
Edo period
Showa era

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Showa era

Children's Day was established as a national holiday in 1948. Before that, it was observed as Tango no Sekku, a festival celebrating the healthy growth of boys. Today, it is celebrated in many households as a day to wish for the health and happiness of all children.

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What color represented the family of the koi nobori (carp streamers)?

red
blue
black

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black

The black carp in the koinobori represents the “magoi,” a large carp. Because this carp is big, strong, and lively, it embodies wishes for the whole family’s long life and good health. By letting it swim in the sky on the celebration day, people express the hope that the entire family will be happy.

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Who are we supposed to give thanks to on Children’s Day?

child
2. Parent
3. Teacher

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2. Parent

Children’s Day is a day to celebrate the growth of children. But it’s also a day to show appreciation to parents. Children grow up healthy thanks to their families’ support. On this day, let’s express our gratitude and enjoy the time together as a family!

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What plant is displayed as a symbol of Children’s Day?

Rose
carnation
horse chestnut

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horse chestnut

The horse chestnut is a vigorously growing tree and one of the symbols of Children’s Day. It’s displayed together with iris flowers to wish for boys’ growth. The sturdiness of the horse chestnut symbolizes children growing up healthy and strong. On Children’s Day, horse chestnuts and irises embody wishes for children’s good health.

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In China, it is said that carp that swim up waterfalls evolve into a legendary creature. What is it?

ryu
Phoenix
giraffe

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ryu

In Chinese legend, it is said that a carp that climbs a waterfall becomes a dragon. This story, known as “The Carp at the Dragon Gate,” carries the meaning that working hard is important. The image of a carp ascending a waterfall teaches us to take on challenges to achieve our dreams. It reminds us that effort is essential when aiming for success.

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What is the thing fluttering at the very top of the koinobori?

pinwheel
reinforcing bar
streamers

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streamers

The streamer at the very top of the koinobori gently flutters in the wind and serves to make the carp streamers look like they’re swimming. When this streamer catches the wind, the entire koinobori sways energetically, conveying a celebratory feeling. Koinobori depict carp swimming up a river.

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Which countries have Children’s Day?

Japan
China
India

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Japan

Children’s Day is on May 5 every year in Japan. It began as Tango no Sekku, a day to celebrate the growth of boys. However, in 1948 it became Children’s Day, a day to wish happiness for all children. It’s a day when kids have fun playing together and celebrating.

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