Christmas in Japan
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Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you are all having a good
day. Today, I decided to interview my host sister about Christmas in Japan. For
easier reading, I have tidied up the English and translated a little, but the
content is still the same. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
An Interview with 中山夏帆
How do you celebrate Christmas in Japan?
Every year I celebrate Christmas with a Christmas party, with family and friends, at my house. However, most people celebrate with lovers. Lovers will usually go to Ginza, Ropongi, Shibuya or Harajuku to see a Christmas tree. Most famous Japanese sights will have a large Christmas tree at this time of year. Then, most lovers will have dinner in a restaurant or café, and eat Christmas cake whilst exchanging presents. Sometimes, lovers will propose at this time.
Every year I celebrate Christmas with a Christmas party, with family and friends, at my house. However, most people celebrate with lovers. Lovers will usually go to Ginza, Ropongi, Shibuya or Harajuku to see a Christmas tree. Most famous Japanese sights will have a large Christmas tree at this time of year. Then, most lovers will have dinner in a restaurant or café, and eat Christmas cake whilst exchanging presents. Sometimes, lovers will propose at this time.
What do you eat for breakfast on Christmas day?
Most years we don’t eat breakfast on Christmas day because we usually have a Christmas party the night before. Because we eat so much at that party we are too full for breakfast. Otherwise, we will eat a really light breakfast.
Most years we don’t eat breakfast on Christmas day because we usually have a Christmas party the night before. Because we eat so much at that party we are too full for breakfast. Otherwise, we will eat a really light breakfast.
Do you give and receive presents?
Yes, with your family. In my house parents don’t receive any presents, so it is only an exchange among children. Most of the time, parents will place all of your presents at the end of your bed, as Santa Claus.
Yes, with your family. In my house parents don’t receive any presents, so it is only an exchange among children. Most of the time, parents will place all of your presents at the end of your bed, as Santa Claus.
Is it a big event in Japan?
Yes, very big. In Japan, Christians don’t celebrate with festivities, so some of my Christian classmates are not allowed to go to any Christmas parties. Sometimes, I feel sorry for them, but most people in Japan are not religious in that sense, so will throw a huge Christmas party. It is a really big event in Japan, and most shops will throw an event. Everyone makes plans for this time of year.
Yes, very big. In Japan, Christians don’t celebrate with festivities, so some of my Christian classmates are not allowed to go to any Christmas parties. Sometimes, I feel sorry for them, but most people in Japan are not religious in that sense, so will throw a huge Christmas party. It is a really big event in Japan, and most shops will throw an event. Everyone makes plans for this time of year.
What is your favourite thing about Christmas?
I think… receiving presents, of course. In the past I didn’t know my parents were Santa Claus, but even now, we don’t speak of it due to unspoken agreement. Most families will do this. If you acknowledge this fact there may be bad omens.
I think… receiving presents, of course. In the past I didn’t know my parents were Santa Claus, but even now, we don’t speak of it due to unspoken agreement. Most families will do this. If you acknowledge this fact there may be bad omens.
What have you heard about other countries’ Christmas
celebrations?
Probably, the one thing that all Japanese people know is that in Australia, Santa surfs his way to people’s houses to give presents. This is so strange for Japanese because Santa is part of Christmas, and Christmas is symbolic of snow, and large clothes.
Probably, the one thing that all Japanese people know is that in Australia, Santa surfs his way to people’s houses to give presents. This is so strange for Japanese because Santa is part of Christmas, and Christmas is symbolic of snow, and large clothes.
Is there anything you want to say to readers?
Merry Christmas and have a good year!
Merry Christmas and have a good year!
-H
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