Christmas in Japan
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Christmas is not a Japanese festival, yet it has been adopted as an annual
celebration, particularly in the big cities and among the younger
generation. By the middle of November, many shops and stores are decorated
with the symbols of Christmas- Santa Claus, Christmas trees, holly and
artificial snow -and the period up to Christmas Day is celebrated with much
festivity. However, with the exception of the Japanese Christian community,
the Japanese people do not observe the actual days of Christmas; on
December 25th, the Christmas decorations give way to those of a
traditionally Japanese festival, New Year.
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