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seven

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one and is a prime number

2. a numeral, 7, VII, etc., representing this number

3. the amount or quantity that is one greater than six

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seven

symbolizes good luck in ancient and modern societies. [World Culture: Jobes, 1421–1422]

See : Luck, Good

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Nanakusa Matsuri (Seven Herbs or Grasses Festival)

January 7

A Japanese ceremony dating back to the ninth century, also called Wakana-setsu or " Festival of Young Herbs," or Jin-jitsu " Man Day " because it occurs on the zodiacal day for "man." After an offering to the clan deity in the morning, participants partake of nanakusa gayu, a rice gruel seasoned with seven different herbs that is said to have been served for its medicinal value to the young prince of the Emperor Saga (ruled 810-824). The herbs are shepherd's-purse, chickweed, parsley, cottonweed, radish, as well as herbs known as hotoke-no-za and aona in Japanese.

SOURCES:
DictFolkMyth-1984, p. 540
FolkWrldHol-1999, p. 83
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Celebration day: Jan 7