Christmas

 In Japan, Christmas is a unique and interesting situation. Here's a breakdown:

It's not a religious holiday: Unlike many Western countries, Christmas in Japan is primarily a secular commercial holiday. Although Christians do celebrate it religiously, most Japanese view it as a time for romance, festive decorations, and spending time with loved ones.

More romantic than religious: Christmas Eve, not Christmas Day, is the main event. It's considered a "couples' holiday" and a popular time for dates and gift-giving. Restaurants offer special Christmas Eve menus, and hotels prepare romantic packages.

KFC for Christmas dinner: One of the most interesting quirks is the tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Eve. This started as a marketing campaign in the 1970s and has become deeply ingrained in Japanese Christmas culture. Many families order KFC buckets as their holiday meal.

Festive decorations are everywhere: Despite the lack of religious significance, Japan loves Christmas lights and decorations. Cities, shops, and even homes get decked out in dazzling displays. Theme parks host special Christmas events, and amusement parks like Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan offer festive shows and parades.

New Year's takes over after Christmas: Christmas decorations vanish quickly after December 25th, making way for the much bigger Japanese holiday of New Year's. Preparations for the new year begin as soon as Christmas ends.

Overall, Christmas in Japan is a fun and festive time, but it's important to remember its secular nature. It's more about romance, commercial traditions, and enjoying the festive atmosphere than celebrating the religious aspects.

1-Today’s Japanese language
Japanese Vocabulary About Christmas (Romaji)
Kurisumasu (クリスマス): Christmas
Kurisumasu Ibu (クリスマスイブ): Christmas Eve
Kurisumasu Pāshī (クリスマスパーティ): Christmas party
Kurisumasu Presento (クリスマスプレゼント): Christmas present
Kurisumasu Keeki (クリスマスケーキ): Christmas cake
Santa Kurōsu (サンタクロース): Santa Claus
Jinrude (人 Rude): Rudolph (reindeer)
Kurisumasu Songu (クリスマスソング): Christmas song
Merry Kurisumasu (メリークリスマス): Merry Christmas
Koibito (恋人): Lover, boyfriend/girlfriend
Dēto (デート): Date
Hotelieru** (ホテル): Hotel
Resutoran (レストラン): Restaurant
Kurisumasu Menyu (クリスマスメニュー): Christmas menu
Romanchikku (ロマンチック): Romantic
Kurisumasu Chikin (クリスマスチキン): Christmas chicken (usually KFC)
Shōkupan (ショートケーキ): Shortcake (similar to strawberry shortcake)
Pudin (プリン): Pudding
Kūkiー (クッキー): Cookies
イルミネーション (Iryuminēshon): Illumination
Kurisumasu Tsurī (クリスマスツリー): Christmas tree
Kandela (キャンドル): Candle
Senta (サンタ): Santa (shortened form)
Kurisumasu Māketo (クリスマスマーケット): Christmas market

2- Today’s news
Avoiding a catastrophe if Mount Fuji erupts after major quake
https://japantoday.com/category/national/Avoiding-a-catastrophe-if-Mount-Fuji-erupts-after-major-quake
Assuming maximum damage from such a disaster, the likes of which the country has not seen in the modern era, the aim was to prepare for contingencies, such as how to transport the injured and continue providing medical treatment at hospitals under the most severe conditions imaginable.

12 Popular and Famous Churches in Japan
https://blog.gaijinpot.com/popular-and-famous-churches.../
St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral (Osaka)
This church was built on the former site of the residence of the Hosokawa daimyo (feudal lord). The grounds include paintings and monuments dedicated to famous Japanese Christians. These figures include Hosokawa Gracia—a Christian convert who married into the Hosokawa family—and Takayama Ukon—a daimyo who became a Christian and was later banished to Manila because of his faith. Visitors to the church can attend English, Japanese, Vietnamese or Korean Mass at different times.

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