The last day of the year, Omisoka（おおみそか）
2018年12月31日 Japan
Today it is the last day of hte year.
We call the 31 December " Omisoka ".
In the evening of this day we have the habit to eat Japanese noodle to see the old year out and the new year in.(see the foto ).
☆ New Year’s Eve Bell
Around 12 o’clock in the midnight Buddist monks ring the bell of their temple 108 Times.
This tradition is called " Jo-ya no kane " .
In some temples , no only Buddhist monks but also people take part in the event.
The striking of the bell on New Year’s Eve is often shown on television at the end of the year..
According to the Buddihism Human being has the 108 non- spiritual or non- religious desires by birth ,that makes him in agonies.and pains.
Each bell of hte temple removes our 108 earthly desires , so that we can Begin the new year feeling refreshed.
And with refreshed mind we celebrate New Year day.
☆ Listen to the bells of New year Eve’s bells in youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOwQN8zsiKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADNUbWAblgo
I wish you a Happy New Year.
Mata ne
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