The Japanese New Year, or Shōgatsu, is an important celebration held from January 1st to 3rd. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, this zodiac sign will be honored as a symbol of wisdom and transformation. Families clean their homes beforehand to welcome the new year with purity and good fortune. Decorations like kadomatsu (pine and bamboo arrangements) are placed at entrances. People visit temples to pray, draw fortune slips (omikuji), and enjoy traditional foods such as osechi ryōri and rice soup zōni.
This printable turns imagination into reality. This coloring sheet is simple, joyful, and open-ended. Perfect for building focus while having fun with colors. This image reflects the energy and spirit of Japanese New Year. Draw, color, and imagine with 2025, year of the snake from Japanese New Year. Experiment with new shades as you color 2025, year of the snake. Bring 2025, year of the snake to life with colors of your choice. Try coloring it once with crayons, and again with pastels. Kids can bring their favorite characters to life with color. Explore the visual world of Japanese New Year through this delightful image. It’s the kind of page you’ll want to color again and again.