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Christmas is the festival of joy and happiness. It symbolizes birth of Jesus and signifies spreading love and happiness among fellow human beings. Although in Japan, there is only one percent of population who believe in Christ, still they celebrate Christmas with great enthusiasm. Christmas in Japan is marked with the decoration of stores and homes with evergreens. If you are looking for some unique experience during Christmas vacations them simply plan a trip to Japan.
Christmas gifts are the integral components of Christmas celebrations in Japan. People exchange beautiful Christmas gifts with their loved ones and shower their love, affection and blessings. In Japan, Hotei-osho acts like Santa Claus. He is a Buddhist monk and brings Christmas gifts for kids. It is a popular belief that he has eyes on the backside of his head.
In Japan, people celebrate Christmas by doing nice things, such as serving poor and needy and treating sick people in hospitals. In Sunday schools, Christmas is one of the most joyous occasion, as it kids sing, recite and act on dramas of Jesus birth.
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