Shichi-Go-San

Shichi-Go-San – Historic background notes on this festival.

七五三 –  Short article on this festival of  Shichi-Go-San.

Japanese girls at a shrine, dressed up for the Shichi-Go-San festival

Shichi Go San – A short article in English on the history and traditions of this Japanese festival celebrated on November 15.

Shichi-Go-San - Wikipedia – A short article on the history and current practices associated with this festive day.

七五三 – Article about the Shichi-Go-San festival on the Japanese version of Wikipedia.

Occasions for Wearing Kimonos – Article on the Kids Web Japan Web site.

Photos and Clipart

Clipart 7-5-3  - Images for Shichi Go San.

Shichi Clipart - Another small set of clip art images for Sichi Go San.

Shichi Go San Slideshow on Flickr – Hundreds of colourful photos focusing on the Shichi Go San Festival.

六郷神社における平成１７年七五三ご祈祷の様子です。 _
A series of photos of Shichi-Go-San ceremony at a Shinto shrine

Clipart 7-5-3  - Images for Shichi Go San.

Shichi Clipart - Another small set of clip art images for Shichi Go San.

Activities

Sash Tie Decoration – Free paper craft from Canon: This Sash Tie Decoration is an original paper craft which includes the kimono sash which girls wear to the Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) festival in the center, and a fan, "hako seko" (decorative purse), zori sandals, Chitose sweets, and a pouch. 

Virtual Kimono – “match kimonos with obi and other accessories to create a coordinated look.”

Kimono Colouring Page and a second one here.

Sash Tie Decoration – Free paper craft from Canon: This Sash Tie Decoration is an original paper craft which includes the kimono sash which girls wear to the Shichi-Go-San (Seven-Five-Three) festival in the center, and a fan, "hako seko" (decorative purse), zori sandals, Chitose sweets, and a pouch.