"Dondo-Yaki"


 Do you know "Dondo-Yaki"? It is a fire festival usually held on January 15th. It makes on the end of New Year's celebrations. People gather New Year's ornaments such as Shimenawa, Matsukazari, Kakizome, and Omamori, and burn them in a big bonfire. Spirits of the new year are supposed to go home with the smoke of this fire. People bake rice cakes in the bonfire and eat them. It is said that you will be able to keep your health good throughout the year by eating them.

In general, the festival is called "Dondo-Yaki" or "Sagicho". However, in my hometown, we call it "Tondo-Yaki". Besids this, it is called "Sai no Kami" or "Onibi-Taki" in other areas. 

In addition, in my hometown, we bake rice cakes and eat them. We can also drink Amazake or Oshiruko. Few days ago, I found that there are some areas where Surume, dried squid, is baked and eaten. I was interested in the differences of the customs. 

What is the festival called in your hometown? And what food do you burn and eat in the festival? Please tell me!!

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