1. China - June 1st, April 4th
2. Japan - March 3rd "Girls' Day"; May 5th "Boys' Day"; November 15th "Shichi-Go-San-Ko" Children's Day
(1) Boys' Day. In Japan, Children's Day is called "Children's Day" (Japanese: こどもの日), a traditional festival. On May 5th every year, Japanese families celebrate the growth of their children. Before World War II, this festival was called "Duanwu Festival" (Japanese: 端午の節句), and it was only a boys' festival. In 1948, when the festival became a public holiday, it became a day to celebrate the happiness and well-being of all children. On the day of the festival, Japanese families hang fish-shaped symbols on their roofs, symbolizing that children can eliminate misfortune, overcome difficulties, and grow up smoothly.
(2) Girls' Day. March 3rd each year is Girls' Day. In Japanese, this festival is also called "Hinamatsuri" or "Peony Festival" (because in the past, Girls' Day was celebrated on the third day of the third month of the old calendar, which coincided with the blooming of peonies, hence the name). Setting up a doll display is a traditional way to celebrate Girls' Day. On this day, families with girls set up a tiered doll stand in their living room, placing various small dolls dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos to celebrate the healthy growth of girls. These dolls are either handmade or purchased. Whenever a girl is born in a Japanese family, her parents, grandparents, or relatives and friends will give her a set of delicate and beautiful dolls. A set usually consists of 15 dolls, including an emperor and empress, three court ladies, five musicians, two ministers, and three soldiers. These dolls have different postures and are lifelike. Today, Japanese girls do not usually wear kimonos (traditional Japanese clothing), but on Girls' Day, they all wear beautiful kimonos and invite their closest friends to sit together in front of the doll display, chatting and playing happily, enjoying the festival.
(3) "Shichi-Go-San-Ko" Children's Day. November 15th is Japan's "Shichi-Go-San-Ko" Children's Day. According to Japanese customs, the ages of three, five, and seven are especially lucky for children. Therefore, every year on this day, children of these ages are celebrated joyfully. On this day, children wear their best traditional kimonos and carry a small paper bag decorated with images of pine trees, turtles, or cranes. The bags are filled with candies and toys bought by their parents. After dressing up, parents take their children to a Shinto shrine to pray and thank the gods for bringing health and happiness to the children.
3. South Korea - May 5th
4. India - November 14th
5. Turkey - April 23rd
6. Thailand - The second Saturday of January
7. Singapore - October 1st
8. Indonesia - July 23rd
9. Germany - September 20th
10. Sweden - August 7th "Boys' Day"; December 13th "Girls' Day"
11. United Kingdom - July 14th
12. Russia - June 1st
13. United States - October 31st (some say May 1st)
14. Colombia - July 4th
15. Brazil - August 15th, October 12th
16. Cuba - July 6th
17. Islamic Countries - "Sweets Festival" on the 14th day after the end of Ramadan
18. African Countries - A one-month-long Children's Carnival
