Let’s make Japanese Christmas Wreaths!

For the Japanese New Year, Japanese people decorate their houses with something called a “shimekazari”.  This is a special kind of decoration made from a rope covered in festive objects.  Maybe you’ve seen one on the door of someone’s house?  These decorations come from the Shinto religion, and people use them to call the gods to their home.

There are also some kinds of shimekazari which are made in the shape of a wreath.  Let’s make a wreath to celebrate both Christmas and the New Year!

Eligible Participants　Any foreign mother currently raising a child.

　　　　　　　　　　　You’re welcome to bring your children along.

Time      　　Tuesday, November 22 from 10:00 to 11:30

Place　　  　　Akashi ASPIA, 7th floor of the North Building,　With Akashi,702　
　　　　　　　Akashi City, Higashinakanocho 6-1

Cost　　　　　Free (No participation fee required!)

How to join　     Please apply by phone, e-mail.　

There are several different decorations that you can put on your wreath. You are also welcome to bring your own decorations that you want to put on your wreath.