Setsubun

Setsubun

Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival that happens on February 3rd.
This celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring

Setsu= Seasonal
bun= Division

February is a very cold month in Japan. It is easy to get sick so it is a time when people wish for good health and fortune.

It is believed that bad luck and illness is caused by demons called Oni.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Setsubun takes place at the end of Spring

• True

• False

Bean Throwing

Mamemaki (Bean Throwing) is a ceremony where people throw roasted chestnuts around the room to try and get rid of the demons.

Usually someone pretends to be the Oni by wearing a mask and gets chased by people throwing beans.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Oni means 'beans' in Japanese

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: Some people dress up as a demon and have beans thrown at them

• True

• False

Eho-maki

These large sushi rolls are meant to be eaten whole without speaking or stopping.
You make a wish as you eat and it is supposed to bring you good fortune.

Multiple Choice

When you eat a sushi roll during Setsubun, you have to be silent

• true

• false

People also eat roasted soy beans, eating one for every year of your age to wish for wealth and happiness.

Multiple Choice

True or False: You should eat one sushi roll for every year that you are born

• True

• False