Sunday, September 29, 2019

Maneki Neko

Happy Maneki Neko Day! Maneki Neko is the Japanese/Chinese Lucky Cat or Beckoning Cat.You usually see them at businesses. The Maneki Neko is said to bring wealth or customers to a business depending on which paw is raised. They come in various colors, too, which represent different things.

My little, black Maneki Neko supposedly attracts good health and  wards off evil spirits. Though they were primarily used in businesses, they are become more popular in homes. You can read more about this adorable, good luck charm here.
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  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 29, 2019 at 5:09 AM

    Love your little cat. You see them in lots of paces here, too. Have a fun Sunday, Valerie

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethSeptember 29, 2019 at 6:45 AM

    I definitely need one of those lucky cats. I had no idea they brought such good luck until I read the link you shared. I want a piggy bank, air freshener, and key chain, please! Thanks for raising Maneki Neko awareness.

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  3. robin cox walshSeptember 29, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    Very cute, but I like the duck! ;)

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    1. CJ KennedySeptember 29, 2019 at 11:51 AM

      The duck was a Mother’s Day gift when the Young One was in 2nd grade. One of her classmate’s Grandpa cut all the wood and went in and helped them all make the memo minder.

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  4. Lady Caer MorgannaSeptember 29, 2019 at 10:53 AM

    Happy Maneki Neko Day to you! Our little boy Butterscotch's middle name is "Maneki" because he "beckons" you with his paw to pet him! So adorable!!!

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    1. CJ KennedySeptember 29, 2019 at 11:52 AM

      Long time no hear! Glad to see you are still with us. Aw, that’s such a cute story

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  5. My name is Erika.September 29, 2019 at 11:26 AM

    You do these little maneki neko cats a lot of Japan. I think they are very cute, especially your little black one. Happy Sunday! hugs-Erika

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    1. CJ KennedySeptember 29, 2019 at 11:53 AM

      I found the black one at the museum gift shop. I also have a solar powered white one that I keep on the window sill in the studio/office

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  6. kathyinozarksSeptember 29, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    Wow I am not familiar with this little cats-off to check it out thank you

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  7. Anne (cornucopia)September 30, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks for the history behind this cat. I think they look great.

    Don't tell Elizabeth, but I have an upcoming photo of Teddy with a magazine image showing a large cat statue like this one. It will be in a T-Day post in several weeks. It's the "surprise" image that Teddy had put out a teaser about Elizabeth and Bleubeard liking it. :-)

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  8. Lowcarb team memberOctober 1, 2019 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely :)

    All the best Jan

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  9. Magic Love CrowOctober 2, 2019 at 11:32 AM

    So cute! I love your's and I love your duck!

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    1. CJ KennedyOctober 2, 2019 at 6:09 PM

      The duck was one of the best Mother's Day gifts.

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  10. sandyOctober 2, 2019 at 4:36 PM

    I have seen them and probably have photos some where. I never knew what their symbology or meaning was.

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  11. Divers and SundryOctober 2, 2019 at 5:27 PM

    Yes, please :) I think that sounds like a healthy home addition.

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