こどもの日 ( kodomo no hi) or Children's Day is a national holiday that celebrates children's happiness and future every year on the 5th of May in Japan.

You often see こいのぼり ( koinobori) or carp-shaped windsocks hung in various places in Japan during this time. こいのぼり ( koinobori) consists of a big carp for the father, a medium size one for the mother, and a smaller carp for each child.

Children learn the こいのぼり( koinobori) song to sing on こどもの日 Children's Day. Listen to the song, beautifully played on piano by Emma. Listen here

Children's Day this year is going to be an extra special day as Giving Tuesday announced it as a Day of Global Action for Giving and Unity in Response to COVID-19.