Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2021-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 403 Gunsaulus, Helen Cowen 1886 1954 Gunsaulus, Helen C. (Helen Cowen) The Japanese New Year's Festival, Games and Pastimes $aUnited States :$bField Museum of Natural History,$c1923. Ronald Grenier (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/University of Illinois Libraries) "The Japanese New Year's Festival, Games and Pastimes" by Helen Cowen Gunsaulus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of customs, traditions, and pastimes associated with the Japanese New Year celebration, providing readers an insight into Japanese culture and the importance of this festival in everyday life. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, it paints a vivid picture of various ceremonies, games, and artistic expressions that mark the occasion. The book intricately weaves together the various aspects of the New Year's festival, starting from the initial preparations and rituals performed leading up to January 1st, including the demon-driving ceremony and house cleaning. It describes the significance of traditional decorations such as the "shimenawa" and seasonal greetings exchanged among family and friends. Alongside the cultural practices, the narrative delves into popular games played during the festivities, covering activities like kite-flying and "go"—a strategic board game. Through these accounts, Gunsaulus not only highlights the joy and communal spirit of the celebration but also underscores its deep-rooted connections to Japanese mythology and philosophy, providing a holistic understanding of this rich cultural event. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/japanesenewyears11guns 20211224082850gunsaulus 1923 US Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Social life and customs New Year Games -- Japan GN Text Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 64658 2025-07-26T12:09:43.464040 text/html 65184 2021-12-30T23:30:35 text/html 1265388 2025-07-26T12:09:46.083549 application/epub+zip 1264057 2025-07-26T12:09:44.212558 application/epub+zip 89481 2025-07-26T12:09:43.764530 application/epub+zip 1316842 2025-07-26T12:09:47.564479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1306823 2025-07-26T12:09:45.656525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110102 2022-09-30T06:54:06.799846 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 53864 2025-07-26T12:09:43.262496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53570 2021-12-30T23:30:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19295 2025-07-26T12:09:47.708524 application/rdf+xml 10998 2025-07-26T12:09:43.878538 image/jpeg 1792 2025-07-26T12:09:43.820515 image/jpeg 20801 2021-12-30T23:31:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 1178054 2021-12-30T23:31:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 1182504 2025-07-26T12:09:43.505548 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia