May 5th
For some, the 5th of May is celebrated for Cinco de Mayo. Personally, in my youth I didn’t know what Cinco de Mayo was all about. Admittedly, I knew the day was celebrated with half-priced alcohol long before I understood the historical significance of the day.
When I was very young, May 5th had a different meaning altogether. It was Boy’s Day. We never made a big to-do about the day, and if Mom didn’t tell my brothers and I that it was Boy’s Day it probably would have passed unnoticed. However, to make the day a little special, Mom would buy us Japanese carp kites. We played with the colorful kites and often hung them outside our door.
I understand that some no longer refer to the day as Boy’s Day, but rather Children’s Day. If you want to make your own carp kite, you can go here. However you celebrate the day, have a good one!
May 5th, 2005 at 8:25 am
I never knew what date Boy’s Day was, in fact I hadn’t even heard about it until my communication’s class and we were talking about different cultures.
I like the photo of the carp kites.
Have a wonderful day, and happy Boy’s day to you! *hugs*
May 5th, 2005 at 9:19 am
I didn’t know what those beautiful kites were called.
Your Mother must really be something special. I can tell from reading your site over the years that she always put her family first and made sure your childhood was full and rich.
May 5th, 2005 at 11:28 am
Happy Boy’s Day
May 5th, 2005 at 3:38 pm
happy boy’s day, kane:).
May 5th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
Love to see the carp flying again…so colorful…Happy Boy’s Day…Happy Cinco de Mayo …love….
May 6th, 2005 at 3:36 am
Thanks to everyone for the kind words and good wishes.