Hinamatsuri! FREE Girls Day Coloring Sheet

Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival or Girls’ Day, is a cherished tradition in Japan that celebrates the happiness, health, and well-being of young girls. Held every year on March 3rd, this festival has become a wonderful opportunity for families to gather, enjoy special foods, and partake in unique customs. 

Growing up in Hawai'i, my mom would always celebrate this day with us by surprising us with a small gift. My favorite had to be Sanrio Surprise bags!Even tho we are not Japanese, this is such a special holiday celebrated all over Hawai'i, one of many things I loved about growing up there. Now as a mom, and having kids (two girls!) who are part Japanese, I'm so glad to know about this special holiday and love that I now get to celebrate with them. 

FREE COLORING SHEET!

Every year, I love letting my girls celebrate Hinamatsuri with their friends at school. When I first started this tradition, I found it so hard to find a free coloring page where kids could learn about Girls Day. So, I decided to create one of my own! We print out enough for their classroom (so the teachers don't have to!) and the kids enjoy coloring their sheet while learning about Hinamatsuri and enjoying some mochi. 

The coloring sheet explains briefly what Hinamatsuri is. It reads: Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls Day, is a Japanese holiday that celebrates the health and happiness of girls. It takes place every year on March 3!

There are so many more layers and traditions that come with Girls Day, but because I made these for my girls and their friends who are within the 2-4 age range, I decided to keep this sheet simple. As they get older, I hope to create a few more designs that talk about the significance of Hina Dolls, the different foods enjoyed on Girls Day and even other holidays celebrated during Peach Festival. For now, these are perfect :).

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While Hinamatsuri has roots in Japan, its true beauty lies in the connection it creates between family members. Celebrating with my 2 and 3-year-old girls is a chance for us to slow down, create memories, and show our love for each other. It’s about the joy of being together, the traditions we uphold, and the happiness we bring to one another.

When they get just a little older, I hope to take a family trip with them to Japan where they can each pick out a Hina doll, and we can begin a tradition with them of displaying it in the house, 

Happy Hinamatsuri!