Why do some parents in Japan hang fish-shaped streamers outside their homes to celebrate their sons’ progress? A) The streamers are in the shape of a carp, a fish that stands for energy and determination.

B) Many special foods are served at the celebration, including fish.

C) The streamers are in the shape of a carp, a fish known for beautiful golden scales.

D)Many Japanese children keep small pets, including fish.

Tradition dictates that the black carp symbolizes the father of the family, and the red carp (sometimes they'll be pink, too) symbolizes the mother. Any other carp that are hung are representative of the children in the family - and the color and positioning of those are ranked according to age.

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