A Japanese child gets money on January 1

寸志 / iandeth

He may be surprised when a foreigner hears it.
A Japanese child gets the money of the name of "Otosidama" from parents or a relative on January 1. Although the amount of money is various, ? of 100 dollars to 200 dollars  are average.
The child with many relatives gets nearly 1000 dollars "Otosidama(s)."

Because the mama keeps "Otosidama" as a spectacle of familiarity in Japan.
There is an event to say. That is, it is becoming parents' money.
Although Japanese children are relieved, when it grows up, even if he asks, "Where were a mama and that money kept?", it is indifferent of tradition of Japan.