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Japanese New Year: Money
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Like other Asian New Year traditions, adults give money to children on New Year' Day. It is called "otoshi-dama" or the "new year treasure." Children ... play various games to usher in the New Year. A popular game is "Furuwarai" which is the American version of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey.
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Children are given New Year's money, otoshidama in little envelopes. (In Japan, present money is always given in envelopes.) Ofcourse - toystores and candy stores are open, so parents take their children there.
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It is a special day for children because they can receive some money in special envelopes from their relatives for New Year's presents. They can buy something they like with this money.
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