Festivals, celebrations, and holidays

Sources of Japanese American community interaction included picnics, musicals, concerts, martial arts competitions, and festivals such as Bon Odori (annual Buddhist festival commemorating ancestors).

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img Christmas party dinner (ddr-jamsj-1-580)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-580/

img Santa with the boys (ddr-jamsj-1-567)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-567/

img Christmas party dinner (ddr-jamsj-1-579)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-579/

img Two children in a farm field (ddr-densho-2-18)

Jimmie and Patsy Yorita in their family's farm field. Jimmie is holding his birthday cake.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-2-18/

img Adults dancing (ddr-jamsj-1-581)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-581/

img Children meeting Santa (ddr-jamsj-1-554)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-554/

img Santa dancing with an adult (ddr-jamsj-1-568)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-568/

img Hurry, Hurry (ddr-jamsj-1-285)

Children Playing

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-285/

img Children playing instruments (ddr-jamsj-1-561)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-561/

img Auditorium shot (ddr-jamsj-1-560)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-560/

img Children popping balloons (ddr-jamsj-1-553)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-553/

img Little children playing a game (ddr-jamsj-1-555)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-555/

img Santa dancing with a child (ddr-jamsj-1-570)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-570/

img Watching the Balloon Busters, Sachi Kikuchi (ddr-jamsj-1-282)

Children Playing

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-282/

img "See You Next Year" (ddr-jamsj-1-290)

Santa Claus

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-290/

img Getting in line (ddr-jamsj-1-565)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-565/

img Santa passing out presents (ddr-jamsj-1-575)

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-jamsj-1-575/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 14, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-39)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 14, 1944). Brown card with illustration in red/white/black of two Scottie dogs in a read rectangular frame. There are green stars and a green border. "Hoot mon! A Merry Christmas" is on the front right of card. Envelope is postmarked December 14, 1944 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-39/

doc Child's birthday card (with envelope) addressed to Molly Wilson for Millard from "Little Kennie" (March 6, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-46)

A children's birthday card with envelope addressed to Molly Wilson. Illustration of one cat and one dog on front. Card for Millard turning 4 years old, and signed from "Little Kennie." Envelope stamped March 6, 1945.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-46/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (December 18, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-78)

Christmas card to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (December 18, 1944). Blue/white card with illustration in blue/green/white of a snow covered village with a Chritmas tree and blue and white stars. "Christmas Greetings" and the first two lines of "Silent Night" are on the front right corner of card. Envelope is postmarked December 18, 1944 from …

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-78/

doc Christmas card to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (1942 - 1945) (ddr-janm-1-81)

Christmas card to Mollie Wilson from Violet Saito (1942 - 1945). Blue card with illustration in red/green/white of a snow covered building with a border around it covered in holly leaves, golden bells, and a red ribbon. "Season's Cheer" is on the front bottom of card.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-81/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 16, 1943) (ddr-janm-1-36)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (December 16, 1943). Red card with illustration in white/blue of an angel keeping warm by a fireplace. There are white stars and holly leaves in each of the corners. "Greetings" is on the front left of card. Envelope is postmarked December 16, 1943 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-36/

doc Birthday card (with envelope) to Mollie Wilson from Sandie Saito (ddr-janm-1-26)

Birthday greeting card written by Sandie Saito to Mollie Wilson. White/purple card with illustration in purple/green of a bouquet of pansies, borders in purple. "Birthday Remembrance" on top center on front of card. Includes white envelope addressed to Mollie Wilson; not stamped nor postmarked.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-26/

doc Engagement greeting card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Mary Murakami (January 26, 1945) (ddr-janm-1-42)

Engagement greeting card written by Mary Murakami to Molly Wilson. White/pink card with illustration in pink/green of a bouquet of pink roses tied together with a piece of white ribbon. "An engagement wish for your future happiness" is on the front of card. Envelope is postmarked January 26, 1945 from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-42/

doc Christmas card (with envelope) to Molly Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (December 23, 1944) (ddr-janm-1-114)

Christmas card to Molly Wilson from Chiyeko Akahoshi (December 23, 1944). Card with illustration in blue/red/white of a snowy village with people walking around. Envelope is postmarked December 23, 1944 from Los Angeles, California.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-janm-1-114/