Chrysanthemum taboo

Okay kiddo, today we are going to learn about something called a chrysanthemum taboo. Do you know what a taboo is? It's like a rule that says you can't do something.

In some countries like Japan, the chrysanthemum flower is very important and special. It's used for things like the royal family's crest and even their national seal. But did you know that there's also a rule that says you shouldn't write someone's name using the same characters as the word for chrysanthemum?

This is because the chrysanthemum is often associated with death and funerals in Japan, and it wouldn't be polite or respectful to use it in someone's name. So people choose different characters or words to write names in order to show good manners and keep the chrysanthemum for their special uses.

So remember, chrysanthemums are special flowers in Japan, but it's important to be careful how we use them and show respect to others by not using them in certain ways.