OPEN POST: Merii Kurisumasu めりーくりすます! Or Christmas In Japan Is For Couples!
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...