Baby Shower!

Hello class!

How are you doing?

When I took a walking with Kojiro around my neighborhood in this morning, I looked many trees which is breaking buds. Spring comes soon!

Last Sunday we were invited "Baby Shower". I knew lately that people in America celebrate birth of baby before delivery as " Baby Shower". I was very surprised to hear that, because we celebrate birth of baby after delivery in Japan.
My friend Chiharu who joined Brittani's class party at my house last June 9th is expecting a baby soon. Then Chiharu's friend who is American had "Baby Shower" for Chiharu at her house. There were many fancy goods and foods such as balloons, paper dishes, plastic cutleries, chocolates and candies. I think they express happiness of birth.

Now I remember, there was "Baby Shower Cake" and "Diaper Cake"! We can eat "Baby Shower Cake", but we can't eat "Diaper Cake". Because it was made by many diapers. It's very funny! What big and gorgeous cake they were!

We enjoyed playing many party games. Chiharu and her husband were deeply impressed with our celebration. We had amazing experience.

Osechi & Cake

Hi Class,

It has been a long time no update.
We finally got some sunshine today. I haven't felt so fine in a long time.

I'm going to explain about "Osechi".

The New Year is one of the most important holidays for the Japanese. In Japan, people traditionally eats a special section of dishes called "Osechi" during the New Year's holidays.

"Osechi" are gorgeous and necessary dishes for the New Year's holidays. Each of the dishes has some auspicious meaning which reflects people's wishes.

There are wishes for a rich harvest, the safety of the families, fertility, health and longevity.

On New Year's day, I had fifteen guests. We celebrated the start of the New Year eating "Osechi".

I prepared "Osechi" for two days. It was very hard, but I patted myself on the back. Hahaha・・・・・