Question

question 28
what is the japanese tradition of \oosouji\ that takes place before the new year?
a deep cleaning of the home
eating long noodles for a long life
sending greeting cards to friends
buying surprise bags from shops
question 29
what do the long, thin soba noodles eaten on new years eve in japan symbolize?
wealth and prosperity
letting go of the old year
a long and healthy life
good luck in the new year
question 30

Explanation:

Question 28

"Oosouji" is a Japanese tradition of deep - cleaning homes before New Year to welcome the new year with a clean space. Eating long noodles (toshikoshi soba) is for long life, sending greeting cards is not specific to Oosouji, and buying surprise bags is not related to Oosouji.

In Japan, long, thin soba noodles (toshikoshi soba) eaten on New Year's Eve symbolize a long and healthy life. Wealth and prosperity is more associated with items like gold decorations, letting go of the old year is not the main symbolism of these noodles, and good luck in the new year has other associated traditions.

Answer:

A. A deep cleaning of the home

Question 29