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

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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)

Why do we display a kabuto (samurai helmet) on Children’s Day?

So that we may wish for children to grow up strong and resilient.
Because the helmet’s design is beautiful.
To remember the heroes of the Warring States period

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So that we may wish for children to grow up strong and resilient.

The reason we display kabuto helmets on Children’s Day is to wish for children’s health and growth. Kabuto were used by warriors in the past to protect themselves from enemies. They are also symbols of strength and courage. The display carries the hope that boys will grow up strong and full of energy.

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What seasonal festival is Children’s Day said to be?

Festival of the Seventh Day (Jinjitsu)
The Doll’s Festival (Girls’ Day)
Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)

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Boys' Festival (Tango no Sekku)

Children’s Day is a special day on May 5. In the past, it was a day to celebrate the growth of boys, but now it’s a day to wish for the health and happiness of both girls and boys. People celebrate by displaying carp streamers and preparing special foods. It’s an important day to pray for everyone to grow up strong and healthy.

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What are some traditional games played on Children’s Day?

Drop the Handkerchief
Kick the can
kite flying

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kite flying

On Children’s Day, there’s a custom of flying kites, which are also known from New Year’s festivities. Sending kites high into the sky expresses the wish for children to grow up healthy and strong. Enjoy watching the kites swim through the sky, and be sure to try flying them together with everyone!

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[Childcare] Quiz about Children’s Day in childcare! Learn about traditions and customs (11–20)

How many carp are needed for the koinobori?

one animal
two animals
three animals

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three animals

Traditional koinobori are often displayed as a set of three carp: a black carp (the father), a red carp (the mother), and a blue carp (the child). These symbolize the growth and prosperity of the family.

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What are the leaves used for the rice cakes eaten on Children’s Day?

oak leaf
cherry tree leaf
bamboo leaves

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oak leaf

The leaves used for kashiwa-mochi, which is eaten on Children’s Day, are oak leaves. Because the oak tree doesn’t shed its old leaves until new ones grow, it symbolizes the prosperous continuation of descendants. That’s why kashiwa-mochi wrapped in oak leaves is eaten as a lucky food on Children’s Day.

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What is the song that was created to celebrate Children’s Day?

carp streamer
Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)
birthday

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carp streamer

'Koinobori' is a cheerful song sung on Children's Day. In this song, carp-shaped streamers are flown in the sky to wish for children's growth and good health. Just like carp swim upstream, it expresses the hope that children will grow up strong and healthy.

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Why do carp streamers go up?

Because there is the power of the wind.
Because the thread is strong.
Because the machine is in (there) / because machines are installed

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Because there is the power of the wind.

Koinobori look like they’re swimming in the sky, don’t they? When the wind blows, they gently lift up. That’s because they’re made from light materials. Since koinobori are shaped like a tube, they catch the wind well, making them look as if they’re energetically swimming through the sky.

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