Niende januar:
Japan:
Hōonko. Hōon = return of gratitude. Ko = to clarify the meaning of/gathering.
As Kiku observed this holiday according to Nishi Honganji, he awoke on the morning of the ninth of January to prepare himself for the relatively short journey there.
Once there, he settled into his usual honorary spot reserved for him alone as the Nation of Japan.
Thus, the service could begin.
Kiku noted, to his delight, that the Monshu reciting this year, had a more solemn, yet inspiring voice when reciting the Teachings of the Patriarchs then the previous Monshu had had.
After service, he joined some of the others, as it were optional, in eating shōjin ryōri. He was especially, eagerly, eating the mochi. He'd a fondness for those.
Author's Notes
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