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

Why was Children’s Day first established?

For wishing for a child's growth
To forget the war
For wishing a child's happiness

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For wishing a child's happiness

On Children’s Day, celebrated every year on May 5, we honor the importance of children. Established in 1948, this day is for wishing that children can live happily, and it’s also important for children to express their gratitude to their parents. Decorating with carp streamers and enjoying special foods are also some of the pleasures of the day.

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What is the name of the leaf-wrapped rice cake eaten on Children’s Day?

Sakura mochi
chimaki (a Japanese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves; in Chinese contexts, often called zongzi)
Daifuku

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chimaki (a Japanese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves; in Chinese contexts, often called zongzi)

It’s commonly said that chimaki is eaten in the Kansai region, while kashiwa mochi is eaten in the Kanto region. Chimaki originally came from Chinese culture, and it spread to Japan through the Kansai area because that’s where the imperial capital was located at the time.

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What does Children’s Day mean?

Wishing for the children's happiness and thanking the mother
I can eat a lot of sweets.
A day off when you can play a lot

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Wishing for the children's happiness and thanking the mother

Tango no Sekku, a festival for boys, and Children’s Day fall on the same date, but they have different meanings. As a national holiday, Children’s Day is designated to respect children’s individuality and to express gratitude to mothers.

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Carp streamers higher than the roof. What comes next after “The big black carp is …”?

Dad
Mother
children

Among the carp streamers, the biggest and most impressive one is the father’s carp streamer, isn’t it? It seems we’re seeing fewer chances to spot large carp streamers these days. It might be fun to try looking for them.

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What do we call the long holiday that includes Children’s Day?

Golden Week
spring week
Silver Week

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Golden Week

Depending on the year’s calendar, the long holiday that includes Children’s Day is something both kids and adults look forward to. Many leisure facilities also hold events related to Children’s Day.

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What is the decoration for boys displayed on Children’s Day?

Kabuto
hat
sword

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Kabuto

Kabuto helmets and suits of armor are well-known decorations for boys displayed during the Boys’ Festival on May 5th. They are put up with the hope that boys will grow up healthy and strong.

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