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[alwaysrec]

It is almost time for Setsubun, February 3rd. And then the day after that will be the first day of spring. I shall make some Ehoumaki on that day, so if anyone would like to join in on eating it, please be welcome to come to the kitchen. I shall probably be making it from morning and then scatter the beans later on in the day

Comments

[skater_lynx]

It's still too cold for spring~

[alwaysrec]

Sadly yes.

[skater_lynx]

...So why are we celebrating again?

[alwaysrec]

Well, Setsubun is a event that we used to have at the day before the change of season. But now we only have it on the day before the first day of spring. We drive the evil spirits that had accumulated throughout the season, or year, away and out of the house with the beans. Then we eat an Ehoumaki in a certain direction for good luck.

[calculatedfire]

I suppose it is. I haven't been keeping track.

[alwaysrec]

I am embarrassed to say I have almost forgotten it as well.

[calculatedfire]

The time is strange here.

[alwaysrec]

Yes it is. It especially must be odd if you come from another month.

[hi_blog]

Do you happen to know the direction this year?

[alwaysrec]

South of south-east.

[hi_blog]

I'll have to take your word on that.

[alwaysrec]

It should be since the last Setsubun I celebrated at home was east of north-east and it has been two years since then.