12/23/13 - 七五三参り- Shichi Go San

"Shichi Go San" means "Seven Five Three". Girls of age three and seven and boys of age three and five are celebrated on Shichigosan, and it is prayed for their good health and growth. Shichigosan takes place on November 15 and is not a national holiday. On November 15 or the closest weekend, the young people visit a Shinto Shrine dressed up in kimono or suits (boys). We celebrated Julian's Shichi-Go-San today in December :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shichi-Go-San

Juju, Ji-Ji (Grandpa), Didi, and Mommy went to Sumiyoshi-Taisha Shrine for Julian's "Shichi Go San" prayers. We received prayers for Julian's healthy growth and happy futures at the Shrine. Julian was very grumpy while the payers were performed, and wanted go out to chase pigeons ...... (>_<;)

http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/search/detail/sightseeing_1158.html

住吉大社に1ヶ月遅れで七五三参りに行ってきました。ジュジュはスーツのパンツがチクチクして、嫌がってはかないと言い張り、マミーは大急ぎでパンツのしたに履くタイツを買いに走りました。 折角買ったブーツを嫌がって、スーツにアディダスのスニーカー。神社でお祓いしていただいてる間も、外に出て鳩と遊びたいと騒ぐジュジュ。七五三のお祓いはヤンチャ坊主によい効果がある？....といいのですが......