Shichi-go-san
For Shichi-go-san, which is celebrated on November 15, 7 and 3 year old girls and 5 and 3 year old boys are dressed in their finest clothes, which are usually traditional kimonos, but sometimes are modern clothes, such as tuxedos. Then, they are taken to their local Shinto shrine to be presented to the Gods. Parents pray for their children's health and happiness. For Shichi-go-san, children receive a bag of chitosé-amé (thousand-year candy).