In the movie âThe Help,â Aibilene the maid woke up the little girl she took care of by making her say: I am smart. I am kind. I am important. What dope words to wake up to.
Japanese Moon Festival Tradition: Festivals dedicated to the moon have a long history in Japan. During the Heian period elements of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival were introduced to Japan.
Most festivals and celebrations in Japan have ancient roots in religion and tradition, but one has a modern twist. Rituals performed at Japanese festivals mark significant rites of passage in an individual's life, honor ancestors, summon good spirits and ward off bad luck. A handful of festivals and celebrations are the most significant in Japanese culture.