Here are some words that may be used during winter in Japan (December - March)
- karuta - a traditional card game played by children on New year's Day
- hanetsuki - a traditional badminton type game played on New Year's Day.
- kite flying - a traditional New Year's activity for boys
- hatsu-mode - an important New Year's visit by families to Shinto temples to pray for a healthy and happy New Year.
- kado-matsu - pine and bamboo decorations put up outside of homes to celebrate the New Year (see picture)
- nengajo - New Year's greeting cards
- otoshidama - money given to children on New Year's Day.
- kagami-mochi - large cakes of steamed rice made and displayed in a place of importance in the house until January 11th when it is eaten.
