Oshogatsu

What decorations are used during Okazari?

• Straw braids, pine branches, and bamboo

• Balloons and streamers

• Candles and flowers

• Lights and ornaments

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

• 108 times before and after midnight

• 50 times before and after midnight

• 12 times before and after midnight

• 200 times before and after midnight

What do families do on Gantan?

• Watch the 1st sunrise together

• Have a big dinner

• Exchange gifts

• Go to a party

What is Hatsumode?

• 1st Temple Visit

• 1st Sunrise

• 1st Meal

• 1st Dance

What does "Oshogatsu" mean in English?

• The Great Cleaning

• New Year's

• Ringing bells

• 1st shrine visit

What is the English meaning of "Osoji"?

• New Year's Morning

• 1st sunrise

• The Great Cleaning

• New Year's decoration

What does "Okazari" translate to in English?

• New Year's decoration

• New Year's Postcard

• Ringing bells

• 1st shrine visit

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

• New Year's Morning

• Ringing bells

• 1st sunrise

• New Year's

What does "Gantan" mean in English?

• New Year's Morning

• 1st shrine visit

• New Year's Postcard

• The Great Cleaning

What is the English meaning of "Hatsuhinode"?

• 1st shrine visit

• 1st sunrise

• New Year's

• New Year's decoration