2337. Why do these characters need a holiday? 元 憲 秋 勤 昭


元  GEN, GAN, moto - origin, foundation

憲  KEN - law

秋  SHUU, aki - autumn

勤  KIN, GON, tsuto(meru) - work, be employed, be fit for

昭   SHOU - bright, clear

They are all used to represent national holidays in Japan.  

元日  Ganjitsu - New Year's Day 

憲法記念日  Kenpou Kinenbi - Constitution Day

秋分  Shuubun no Hi - Autumn Equinox

勤労感謝  Kinrou Kansha no Hi - Labour Thanksgiving Day

昭和  Showa no Hi - Showa Day