Tanabata

[vanityfair00]

It's July 7th - the seventh day of the seventh month - which means it's Tanabata

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[chochajin]

Really? It was sunny and extremely hot (probably the hottest day so far) here!! x___X
Actually Tanabata is one of the festivals that just pass without me noticing it.
Well, this year we actually had a really tiny Tanabata activity at our school, but I've never seen colorful Tanabata bamboo "trees" :( :(

I knew the story already, though. Can't exactly remember where I heard about it originally, though :)

[vanityfair00]

We get a special Tanabata school lunch so I always remember the day. And the trees along the street too. But this is the first year I've bothered to find out the origins.

[droxy]

Lovely post. =)

[vanityfair00]

Thank you!

[patricia_writes]

That is such a romantic holiday! Yes, I hope the rain doesn't spoil with wishes, because it sounds like such a lovely time you've had.

[vanityfair00]

I don't think there's much that could keep me from coming back someday. I just hope it's sooner rather than later.

[imhilien]

Thanks for the holiday explanation... lovely photos. :)

[vanityfair00]

Thank you!

[simplethymes]

what a beautiful post :) I have a friend whose bday is on July 7 and he's really into Japanese culture and foods. I will ask if he knows about this story :)

[vanityfair00]

They have cakes and desserts with star shapes made especially for the day. If he likes Japanese snacks he should try some!