七草粥

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1月7日(人日の節句)の朝に、セリやセズナなど「春の七草」をいれてたいたお粥「七草粥」を食べ、1年の健康(無病息災)を祈願します。

Nanakusa-gayu(Seven-herb rice porridge)
On the morning of January 7, kayu(rice porridge) with the seven spring herbs, such as Japanese parsley and shepherd’s purse, are eaten as a custom to pray for the health in the year.