It’s the holiday season again! How are you planning to celebrate this Christmas? If you’re bored of doing the same thing every year, let us inspire you on how to celebrate Christmas Japanese style!
Though only about 1-2% of Japanese are Christians in the land of the rising sun, Christmas is still widely celebrated there every December. Rather than seeing Christmas as a religious celebration, most Japanese sees it as a time to spread happiness instead. Who can blame them since it comes with gifts in the biggest shopping season of the year?
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In Japan, Christmas Eve is the most romantic day of the year. It’s the Japanese version of Valentine’s Day. This year, why not woo the person you love most with a special evening? If you plan to wine and dine, you may consider getting the Japanese Christmas cake or “kurisumasu keki”. In Japan, it is sold on almost every street corner in December! This dessert is light and spongy with whipped cream filling and frosting, topped with scrumptious fresh strawberries. You could also make something similar, or your own dessert with these incredible baking tools at Oomomo.
This last Japanese Christmas tradition may surprise you. In Japan, millions of Japanese families get together for a Kentucky Fried Chicken holiday meal every year. The demand is so high that you might have to place your order weeks in advance. This tradition stems from 40 years ago when the first KFC manager in the country, Takeshi Okawara had the idea of a “party bucket” in 1974. This KFC Christmas campaign was so successful that it became a Japanese tradition till this day. Hot sake is also very popular in Japan during festive times in the colder months. Check out these authentic Japanese sake ceramics at Oomomo and enjoy your fried chicken with a nice cup of sake. Happy Holidays!
