When it comes to March, it’s packed with all sorts of occasions and events like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), White Day, and graduation ceremonies, isn’t it?That said, there are probably quite a few things about them that we think we know but actually don’t.How much do you know about the hina dolls displayed for Hinamatsuri, the country where White Day originated, and customs surrounding graduation ceremonies?In this article, we’ll present plenty of trivia about March in a quiz format.We cover a wide range of seasonal trivia that will make you exclaim, “So that’s how it is!”—you’re sure to discover something new.Be sure to give it a try with your family and friends!
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How many can you solve? Test your spring knowledge with a trivia quiz about March! (1–10)
What kind of scene does Hinamatsuri depict?
- Entrance Ceremony
- graduation ceremony
- wedding
See the answer
wedding
The Hina dolls displayed for the Doll Festival are said to model the imperial wedding ceremony of the emperor and empress at the Heian-period court. The male doll (Odairi-sama) and the female doll (Ohina-sama) represent Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, while the dolls such as the three court ladies and the five musicians represent the attendants and performers who served at that wedding.
According to superstition, what is said to happen if you put away Hina dolls late?
- get sick
- repeat a year
- One’s marriage is delayed
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One’s marriage is delayed
It has long been said that if you put away Hina dolls late, your marriage will be delayed. This is believed to stem from ideas such as a disciplinary lesson—that someone who can’t tidy up properly won’t make a good bride—and the notion that, since the dolls take on misfortune, it’s better to put them away quickly and keep it at a distance.
What kind of meaning does the third button on a school uniform have?
- Someone I dislike
- Friend
- master; mentor
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Friend
At graduation ceremonies, people go to get the second button from someone they like, or give theirs to someone, right? That’s because it’s the closest to the heart and is said to mean “to capture someone’s heart.” The second button is well known, but many people might not know that the third button—controversial as it has been—means “friend.” In fact, the first button also carries the meaning of “oneself.”
What part of the human body does the shape of hishimochi represent?
- lung
- heart
- stomach
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heart
There are various theories about the origin of the shape of hishi-mochi, and one of them says it represents a “heart.” The reasons for this also vary, which is surprising, isn’t it? By the way, the pink in hishi-mochi is said to ward off evil, white signifies purity, and green represents health.
Which of the 24 solar terms signifies the time when living creatures begin to awaken?
- rainwater
- Insects Awaken
- vernal equinox
See the answer
Insects Awaken
The correct answer was “Keichitsu.” Keichitsu falls around March 5th according to the fixed solar term method. “Kei” means “to open,” and “chitsu” refers to insects hibernating in the earth, expressing the feeling of spring when the ground warms and living creatures begin to be active.