祝いわい棒ぼう

noun

sacred wooden pole used in Koshōgatsu ceremonies

A decorated pole used in traditional Little New Year (小正月) rituals, often associated with prayers for a good harvest.

See also: 小正月

• 小こ正しょう月がつには、村むら人びとが祝いわい棒ぼうを立たてて豊ほう作さくを祈いのる。

  During Koshōgatsu, the villagers erect a sacred pole to pray for a good harvest.