“We must find time to stop and thank the people who
make a difference in our lives.”
— John F. Kennedy
“To give thanks in solitude is enough.
Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go.
Your prayer knows much more about it than you do.”
— Victor Hugo
Happy thanks living, everyone
The merry month of November is a favorite month for all kinds of celebrations. Which are the big ones in your area?
Between Culture Day on November 3rd, a national holiday, and Labor Thanks Giving Day on the 23rd, another national holiday, Japan celebrates “Shichi-Go-San” or “Seven-Five-Three” on November 15th.
It’s a celebration of the rite of passage of young children for their growth and well-being. The celebrations are for boys ages 3 and 5 and girls ages 3 and 7.
Though the 15th is the official day, parents take to any weekend (mostly) or day to honor their little celebrants so that throughout the month, one will find children dressed in traditional kimonos or western formal wear visiting shrines with their parents.
One of the favorite traditions for the children is the gifts of “Chitose Ame” or “Thousand Year Candy.” These candies are typically long, red, and white, symbolizing health and longevity, and are gift-wrapped along with a crane and a turtle, representing long life.
The 15th is not a national holiday, but everyone seems to pool their efforts and do their celebrating by the 23rd or the weekend.
We celebrate the children of the world, the fall colors, the harvest, food, family and friends, and, of course, the entire labor force of society.
This year in my celebration, I want to include you, my readers, in this encouraging WordPress Community and offer my most heartfelt gratitude for being part of my Thanks Living. You guys are simply the best!
Thank you for being part of my livelihood. You make a difference in my life, and I have every confidence the wings of my Thanks and Giving will find you.
“My cup runneth over…” — Psalm 23:5
We all have much to celebrate, and I hope this month has been a stark reminder of all the Thanks Living we are capable of. May the celebration be an ongoing one every day.
I appreciate your readership.
I wish you abundance and miracles.
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Beautiful traditions, Selma! <3
Hey, dear Cheryl. Hope all’s well. Happy Thanksgiving to you. May there be inner abundance in your Thanks Living. I bless you. 💕
Hi sweet Selma,
What a uplifting message! I love hearing about your traditions because they are so meaningful. You’re not only the nicest, but also the wisest person, and most wonderful poet in my life. Thank you for being my friend.
Smiles,
Diane
Aww, Diane. Your comment lit me up. Thanks so much for joining me here. I celebrate you, dear friend. I think of you often. It’s true.
Thanks for reading and appreciating this enough to leave a comment. Made my day. Reach out to me if I can do something for you. You got details.
May your thanksgiving celebrations point you to the abundance within. I bless you. Glad you’re in my life. Happy thanks living. 😘
Beautiful post Selma. We all indeed have so many things to be grateful for. Thanks
Sadje, yes we do. Sometimes we forget this. Happy thanks livings my friend. Thanks for being here and being such a good friend. Bless you.
Thanks my friend. To you too. 💖
Hi
Selma,
So beautiful and interested you in my life write up poem. I like. Lovely words use in poem. Wonderful photography. Nice celebration children.
Amazing Sunday picture. I like.
Hey, Raj. So happy for your message. Happy thanks living. I wish you miracles XoXo
Thanks, Selma!
May be to wish you too!
Blessings to you, Selma…may we all choose grateful thanks Living!
Hey, Lynn. Amen. Happy thanks living. Xoxo
Thank you for the cultural history throughout the month of November Selma. We appreciate you too and grateful that you are a part of our lives. Enjoy your Thanksgiving my dear friend. 🥰🦃🤗💖🌞 Cheers! 🥂
Kym, my sweet. Thanks for saying that. I appreciate you so — so glad I found you. May everything be just the perfect reminder of the abundance we already carry within. I bless you. Stay sweet. Happy Thanks Living. 🦃 💕
Awww Selma, you are so very welcome. And you my dear have a FANtabulous and Happy Thanks “Living” Day too. I love your everyday spin to this celebration. Peace and blessings my dear friend. 😘💖🤗🦋😍
Thanks Loving to you, friend. Your cover photo was like receiving a huge hug. Blessings to you and yours.
Aww, my friend— you’re the best. Thanks for sending me such lovely messages. What else could I do but share my abundance. Thanks for being here. I so appreciate that friendship banner. TYVM. So glad you’re in my life. Happy Thanks Living and Thanksgiving Day 🦃 💕 👏
What delightful celebrations you have in November over there, Selma. This is so beautifully worded, too. I love the image and words you’ve added to the top of this blog post and the little girl at the shrine is so adorable. Thank you for sharing so many lovely days throughout this month. (I’m now keeping a journal every day and beginning with writing down at least three things I am grateful for each day. It starts the day on a positive note. I try to hold on to those things during the day, even when I’m feeling so overwhelmed by the negativity in my life at the moment). There are always things to be grateful for, and nothing in this world should be taken for granted. Much love to you, my friend Xx 💓💐💓
My sweet Ellie. I like the tone of this message. I wish you the world, dear one. Thanks for being in my life. Know that I’m here for you too.
A grateful journal is the best!! I bet you can fill that up. It’s priceless.
Happy Thanks Living, Ellie. I bless you.
Beautiful post …. Thanks Living, Thanks Loving, Thanks Learning! Your words inspire me daily! Be well! <3
DAP, I’m better for having you in my life. Bless you. Bless your heart. Happy Living, Loving, Learning. Be well. Thank YOU.
And thanks to you! (K)
Thanks so much, K. I bless you. XoXo
Great advice and quotes, Selma! I am thankful for The birthday of my eldest son 😊
I’m happy and thankful too that your young man has such a great role model, Ingrid. Happy birthday to him and congratulations to his parents. 👏 👏 😘 thanks for reading and commenting. XoXo
Thank you Selma 🙏
This is soooo lovely, Selma!!! I am grateful for You as well! Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving!!! 😊❤️🤗
Aww. So the wings of my gratitude found you. So happy about this. Thank YOU ! Happy thanksgiving. Xoxo
My pleasure, beautiful!!! Thank You! 🤗❤️😊
Beautiful post!!! Happy thanks living 💜 love that
beautiful message and quotes and grateful to you for your lovely heart through your work you share. ❤️
Cindy. Thanks. I’m grateful for your generous heart too. Hope you know this is for real. You’re for keeps! TY.