longevity candy stick; red and white candy for children's festivals
A traditional red and white candy stick given to children at Shichi-Go-San and other celebrations, symbolizing long life.
七五三で千歳飴をもらった。
I received a longevity candy stick at the Shichi-Go-San festival.
千歳飴は細長くて、紅白の色をしている。
Chitose-ame is long and thin, and colored red and white.
From 千歳 (chitose, 'a thousand years') + 飴 (ame, 'candy'), referring to the wish for a long life.