Winter Scenery

We had much snow yesterday even in Yokohama.

(Winter Scenery)

(Play with Snow)

Snow Hut and Snowman

(Berry in Red)

There is a cheerful song titled “snow” which appears in elementary school textbooks. A simple and rhythmical song! Try to sing.

The meaning of the lyrics is shown below. (translated by Barba)

Come, come, snow!
Come, come, hailstone!
Falling and falling, it lies thick.
Mountains and fields wear snow caps.
All the dead trees produce flowers.

Come, come, snow!
Come, come, hailstone!
Falling and falling, it won’t still stop snowing.
Dogs rejoice and run around the yard.
Cats snuggle under the kotatsu.*

*Kotatsu is a traditional heating appliance. A latticed wooden frame is placed over the heat source such as charcoal and a quilt covers the frame. We put both legs into the frame for warmth.