Celebrate Christmas Around the World!
Discover the unique ways different cultures bring joy to the holiday season, from festive foods to delightful decorations and special traditions. Let’s explore how the Legacy of Christmas magic shines across the globe!
You may want to incorporate some of these into your family's celebrations.
Discover the unique ways different cultures bring joy to the holiday season, from festive foods to delightful decorations and special traditions. Let’s explore how the Legacy of Christmas magic shines across the globe!
You may want to incorporate some of these into your family's celebrations.
"Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!"
In Japan, Christmas has taken on a unique and delightful twist, with food playing a central role—and nothing says Christmas here quite like KFC! Since 1974, following a highly successful marketing campaign, the American fast-food chain KFC has become synonymous with Christmas Eve dinner. “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” or “Kentucky for Christmas!” has become a beloved phrase, and each year, KFC records its highest sales on Christmas Eve as families flock to order “Christmas chicken.”
Christmas is not an official holiday in Japan, but it’s widely celebrated with joy and festive spirit. Cities and homes are adorned with stunning illumination displays and lights that create an enchanting evening experience. Walking through these dazzling displays has become a favorite activity during the season, with people strolling through parks or city streets to soak up the holiday magic.
For dessert, families and couples alike enjoy a strawberry shortcake, often decorated festively with whipped cream and strawberries. This cake has become a symbol of Christmas cheer, and many bakeries take special orders in advance.
In addition to fried chicken and shortcake, Christmas in Japan has a romantic atmosphere, similar to Valentine’s Day in Western countries. Couples often exchange gifts, go on dates, and celebrate with special dinners on Christmas Eve. Families also exchange small gifts, often thoughtfully wrapped and exchanged in a spirit of warmth and kindness.
While Christmas Day itself isn’t widely celebrated, Christmas Eve has grown into a day of togetherness, bright lights, and festive food, embodying the joy of the holiday season in a way that’s uniquely Japanese.
In Japan, Christmas has taken on a unique and delightful twist, with food playing a central role—and nothing says Christmas here quite like KFC! Since 1974, following a highly successful marketing campaign, the American fast-food chain KFC has become synonymous with Christmas Eve dinner. “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” or “Kentucky for Christmas!” has become a beloved phrase, and each year, KFC records its highest sales on Christmas Eve as families flock to order “Christmas chicken.”
Christmas is not an official holiday in Japan, but it’s widely celebrated with joy and festive spirit. Cities and homes are adorned with stunning illumination displays and lights that create an enchanting evening experience. Walking through these dazzling displays has become a favorite activity during the season, with people strolling through parks or city streets to soak up the holiday magic.
For dessert, families and couples alike enjoy a strawberry shortcake, often decorated festively with whipped cream and strawberries. This cake has become a symbol of Christmas cheer, and many bakeries take special orders in advance.
In addition to fried chicken and shortcake, Christmas in Japan has a romantic atmosphere, similar to Valentine’s Day in Western countries. Couples often exchange gifts, go on dates, and celebrate with special dinners on Christmas Eve. Families also exchange small gifts, often thoughtfully wrapped and exchanged in a spirit of warmth and kindness.
While Christmas Day itself isn’t widely celebrated, Christmas Eve has grown into a day of togetherness, bright lights, and festive food, embodying the joy of the holiday season in a way that’s uniquely Japanese.
