Japan does not have Xmas, you say? Wrong! The people of Japan who are not Christian do not celebrate the birthday of Christ, but they LOVE the other traditions. You see here a typical family with it's decorated tree.

All around Japan during December you will see lights and decocrations and Santa. Who would not love a holiday of gift giving and good cheer.

For the Japanese, New Years is a bigger holiday, but they also like picking up this holiday and have made it part of their winter celebrations.

Photo: Yasue Hukusima, Ohsawa school
Banner: Talya, Ein Ganim School
Background: Jeremy B.P.. Julian Middle School
Text: Cyberteen Archive; Julian Middle School