Oshogatsu

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What decorations are used during Okazari?

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Straw braids, pine branches, and bamboo

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How many times do temples ring their bells during Joya no kane?

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108 times before and after midnight

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What do families do on Gantan?

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Watch the 1st sunrise together

Front

What is Hatsumode?

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1st Temple Visit

Front

What does "Oshogatsu" mean in English?

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New Year's

Front

What is the English meaning of "Osoji"?

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The Great Cleaning

Front

What does "Okazari" translate to in English?

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New Year's decoration

Front

What is the English translation of "Joya no kane"?

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Ringing bells

Front

What does "Gantan" mean in English?

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New Year's Morning

Front

What is the English meaning of "Hatsuhinode"?

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1st sunrise