Japanese New Year

Question 1

Which of the following is a tradition of the new year?

Accepted Answer

Bell Ringing, Eating Traditional Foods

Question 2

What is the purpose of ringing bells?

Accepted Answer

To symbolize sins recognized by Buddhist teachings

Question 3

When did the Japanese New Year become widely celebrated?

Accepted Answer

After the Meiji Restoration

Question 4

When is the new year celebrated in Japan?

Accepted Answer

January 1

Question 5

Since when has the Japanese New Year been the official new year holiday in Japan?

Accepted Answer

1873

Question 6

True/False: Sushi is the official food of Japanese New Year

Accepted Answer

No

Question 7

Does food play a large role in the celebration of Japanese New Year?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 8

From what religion did the Japanese New Year stem from?

Accepted Answer

Shinto

Question 9

What is an alternate name for the Japanese New Year?

Accepted Answer

Shogatsu

Question 10

True/False: Is the Japanese New Year an official holiday in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

When does Japanese New Year end?

Accepted Answer

January 4

Question 12

What is the main food of the Japanese New Year?

Accepted Answer

Osechi-ryōri

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