Tuesday, March 1, 2011

March - Card of the Month

Japanese post card, c. 1960s-1970s; captioned on reverse—

March - "Hina Matsuri" Doll Festival or Girls Festival – March 3

On March 3, little girls display their dolls in classical dresses, which have been handed over by their sisters and mothers, on a stand covered with red cloth. They invite their friends each other and share the delicacies of the festival season.