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{{Nihongo|'''Chrysanthemum Day'''|菊の節句|Kiku no Sekku}} is one of the five ancient sacred festivals of [[Japan]]. It is celebrated on the 9th day of the 9th month. It was started in 910, when the Japanese imperial court held its first [[chrysanthemum]] show. Chrysanthemums are the symbol of the [[Imperial House of Japan]].

This day is also known as the [[Double Ninth Festival]].

==See also==
*[[Japanese calendar]]

==External links==
* http://www.chinatownconnection.com/chrysanthemum-day-japan.htm

[[Category:Japanese culture]]
[[Category:September observances]]


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