RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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The birth of the sun god
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New Years Eve/Day
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Matsuri
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Christmas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Omisoka – The final day of the year, December 31, is called omisoka (New Year’s Eve). In keeping with Shinto beliefs, houses are often thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom, including attics, basements and under tatami mats, to welcome the gods.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the tradition of Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, a kami (god) enters the house at New Year’s. Thus, a complete cleaning of the house from top to bottom-including the attic and the floors under the tatami mats-was required to welcome the god.
Detailed explanation-3: -New Year (, shōgatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Most businesses shut down from January 1 to January 3, and families typically gather to spend the days together. Years are traditionally viewed as completely separate, with each new year providing a fresh start.
Detailed explanation-4: -New Year (shogatsu): This is the most important holiday in Japan. While only January 1 is designated as a national holiday, many businesses remain closed through January 3.