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September 9: Chrysanthemum Day

On 9 September 菊の節句 also known as Kiku no Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day) is celebrated in Japan; an event that has been celebrated since 910. Chrysanthemum Day is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth month because, in terms of numerology, this was seen as an auspicious day. The chrysanthemum was first cultivated in China where […]