November 15th is the Shichi-Go-San ("7-5-3") Festival in Japan, celebrated as a special day day for three and five-year-old boys (or, in many areas, for five-year-old boys only) and three and seven-year-old girls. On this day, prayers are offered for the healthy and happy life for the children.
The ages of three, five and seven are seen as important markers of in a child's growth, and also in Japan odd numbers are seen as lucky.
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