Hagoita are auspicious items given to girls for their first New Year's celebration, wishing for good health and warding off evil spirits. The "hane (羽根)" or "feather" is associated with "hane (跳ね) no keru," meaning to "ward off" misfortune, and the ball used in the game (made from the seeds of the soapberry tree, mukuroji) symbolizes "mukanshi (無患子)," meaning "children will not suffer illness." They are generally displayed from mid-December to mid-January (Little New Year). They are characterized by their vibrant depictions of beautiful women and kabuki actors, and in modern times, they come in a variety of designs as interior decorations. Origin: The root of hagoita can be traced back to the court event "Maru-tsue (Giccho) Asobi" in the Heian period, which became a game for nobles in the Muromachi period. Meaning: The "feather" wards off evil spirits, and the ball (mukuroji) represents "mukanshi (無患子)," meaning "children will grow up without illness," serving as a charm to wish for the healthy growth of girls. Edo Period: From the meaning of warding off evil spirits, they were adorned with pictures of beautiful women and kabuki actors, and developed as decorative items. Display Period and Timing Timing of Gifting: It is common to give them around mid-December, coinciding with the baby's first New Year's celebration, usually from the maternal grandparents. Display Period: The general guideline is from mid-December to around January 15th (Little New Year). After the New Year, there is also a custom of burning them together in an Otakiage (Dondo-yaki) fire. Notes: Nowadays, there are no strict rules regarding the period, and it is possible to enjoy them until late January or display them year-round. Size: Top board 22.7cm, Total length 65cm Shipping will be done by attaching bubble wrap to the outer box. Thank you.