Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), also called Doll's Day or Girls' Day, is a religious (Shinto) day in Japan celebrated.  The Japanese festival Hinamatsuri is also known as Momo no Sekku, which translates to "Peach Festival".

The ひな祭り is a Japanese event that has several names. What is NOT a name for this festival?

When is ひな祭り celebrated?

This is based on the practice nagashi hina 流し雛. This practice originated from ancient Kyoto. Straw dolls were placed on a little boats released into a river. Thus, the miniature ships sailed to the sea to take away bad spirits and misfortune. In these purification rituals, the dolls were worshipped for their protective proprieties.

So their girls will become beautiful women

Why are hina-ningyou 雛人形 (ornamental dolls) displayed in their homes?

it will cause a delay in a girl’s future marriage

The hina-ningyo 雛人形 must be put away by March 4th. If it is NOT...

おだいりさま　と　おひなさま

The display features a red carpet and multi-tiered platforms called hinadan 雛壇. 

What are the dolls on top the highest tier called?

How many courtesans (court ladies) are there in a traditional hina-ningyo set?

The American dolls arrived in Japan in time for Hinamatsuri and then were distributed to schools throughout Japan. Then Japanese children sent Japanese dolls to US for Christmas.

Hina-ningyo also played a role in U.S.–Japan relations. In 1927, many Americans participated, and Friendship Dolls were sent to Japan. How MANY dolls were sent?

These 15 Hina dolls represent an imperial family in ancient times. There are 2 dolls at the top of the tier representing the Emperor and Empress, followed by three court ladies, five musicians, two ministers and three servants, there are also small pieces of furniture and small dishes.

In a traditional hina-ningyo set, how many dolls are their total?

Red/Pink represent the peach blossoms and represents good health. White represents snow (winter) and purity. Green represents fresh grass, new spring and life.

What color are the colors associated with ひな祭り?

答えは1の「あられ」です。お豆の方は節分の風物詩ですね。 桃色や緑、白い色など、淡く優しい色合いが特徴のひなあられですが、その色にはそれぞれの意味があります。桃色は春、緑は夏、黄色は秋、白は冬を表しているとされ、ひなあられを食べることで自然の力を得られるようにとの思いが込められています。 お子様の厄を除け、無病息災を願うひな祭りにぴったりのお菓子でしょう。

ひな祭りに食べるものは豆とあられ、どっち？

Hishi Mochi 菱餅 (rhombus-shaped rice cake) 

There is usually one type of dessert that is associated with Japanese holidays. Which one is used for ひな祭り?

Hamaguri no Osuimono ハマグリのお吸い物 (clam soup)

Chirashizushi 散らし寿司 (scattered sushi) 

What food is associated with ひな祭り?

This meal symbolizes a happy marriage because a set of clam shells has only one match.