七五三（しちごさん、shichi-gosan)
A gala day for Children of three, five and seven years of age
This is an event occurring on November 15, when prayers and offered for children's growth.
Because odd numbers are auspicious in Japan. On November 15, girls of seven, boys of five and three-year-old children of either sex are taken to shirnes by their parents to give thanks and pray for divine blessing.
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