[December 27] A day when even adults are allowed to go to 'Neverland', today is Peter Pan Day
Today, December 27th, is 'Peter Pan Day'.
During this busy time at the end of the year, many of you may be caught up in finishing work or doing year-end cleaning. But today is a wonderful anniversary that might make you want to suddenly look up at the night sky.
### Why is today 'Peter Pan Day'?
December 27, 1904 (Meiji 37).
In London, England, the fairy tale play 'Peter Pan' by playwright James Barrie was performed for the first time.
While Peter Pan has a strong image of being a Disney movie today, it was originally born into this world as a stage play.
A 'boy who wouldn't grow up' who flies through the sky, talks to fairies, and fights pirates.
The people of London at the time must have been captivated by the adventures of 'Neverland' unfolding on stage, regardless of whether they were adults or children.
### What does it mean to grow up?
When we become adults, the gravity of 'reality' becomes stronger and stronger, and we tend to forget the 'pixie dust' needed to fly.
Work, money, the future.
Of course, it is important to keep your feet on the ground. But why not open the windows of your heart once in a while and have a free spirit that flies out into the night sky?
There is a famous line in the story of Peter Pan:
> **"All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust."**
> (The world is made of faith, trust, and pixie dust.)
'Believing' and 'feeling excited'.
These are things we took for granted as children, but let go of as we grew up. Perhaps it's okay to remember them just for today.
### How to spend today
Since it is 'Peter Pan Day' after all.
Even in the middle of the busy month of December, why not spend a little time reclaiming your 'childlike heart'?
* **Watch a nostalgic movie:** The Disney animated version is great, but I also recommend 'Hook' starring Robin Williams, or 'Finding Neverland', which depicts the story of its creation.
* **Eat 'something you love':** Forget about calories and nutritional balance for a moment, and try eating the snacks or dishes you loved as a child.
* **Look up at the night sky:** The way to Neverland is to find the 'second star to the right' and fly straight on till morning.
On your way home, look up at the clear winter night sky and try to find the 'second star to the right'.
Doesn't that alone make your heart feel a little lighter?
May there be a wonderful Neverland in all of your hearts.
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