Christmas is celebrated differently in Japan, yet much of it is recognizable. We see beautiful lights, Santas, and decorated trees, and it is a time for getting together. But it diverges there because Christmas in Japan is for couples. They exchange gifts and cozy up for romance. Though American food is preferred, KFC is preferred ; it can get expensive, so they will have tasty Japanese romantic dinners or something delicious and homecooked. It is common to see couples holding hands flushed with love and happiness. It is like Valentine's Day except on Decemeber 25th. Only about 2% of the Japanese people call themselves Christians, so it would make sense to carve out their own traditions and make this holiday something unique to them and reflects their culture. Christmas Eve is for kurisumasu ke—ki , a sweet sponge cake with filling, but the next day is for dressing up, making fancy dinner reservations, and staring into the eyes of your "ride or d...
I know Christmas Day has come and gone, but I just found the gift I didn't even know I needed - the "Debbie in Different Moods" doll! And here's Debbie Harry, posing with the doll and her likeness at the opening of her bandmate Chris Stein's exhibition of photographs on April 4, 1982 - the launch of his book "Making Tracks: the Rise of Blondie." With three interchangeable heads, this doll is sure to capture whatever mood you're in: Happy, Sad, or FURIOUS. There is no inbetween, am I right, Peckers? Which Debbie are you today? BTW, looking for Peckerwood's Weekly Lunocracy Post? It's RIGHT HERE .
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