子ねの日ひの松まつ

expression, noun

pine shoot pulled out during ne-no-hi-no-asobi

A traditional New Year's custom: a young pine shoot pulled from the ground on the first Day of the Rat (子の日) as part of the ne-no-hi-no-asobi (子の日の遊び) celebration, symbolizing longevity and good fortune.

See also: 子の日の遊び

• 子ねの日ひの松まつは、古ふるくから長ちょう寿じゅの象しょう徴ちょうとされてきた。

  The pine shoot pulled on the Day of the Rat has long been regarded as a symbol of longevity.