Today is Setsuban in Japan. The word Setsubun (節分) literally means the division of two seasons: Winter and Spring. According to the lunar calendar that was once officially used in Japan, Setsubun refers to the close of winter, which also celebrates the arrival of spring. Mamemaki (豆まき), the throwing of roasted soybeans around your house, is the most general custom that is exclusively carried out on Setsubun. It is said best to start off with the room that is located the farthest from the entrance. Keep windows open as you throw the beans so that evil spirits can leave.
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Today is the birthday, in 1947, of Melanie Safka, US singer, songwriter who had the 1971 US No.1 & 1972 UK No.4 single ‘Brand New Key’.
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