Japanese culture, making Christmas in Japan a truly special experience. Below we describe how Japan celebrates Christmas.

Christmas may be one of the world’s most universally celebrated holidays, but traditions vary widely across the globe, with ...

From Santa's evil counterpart in Central Europe to Christmas feasts of fried chicken in Japan, these quirky traditions prove Christmas celebrations come in all shapes and sizes. Some may seem ...

If you frequent Japanese social media, you may have encountered a slang expression with a bittersweet meaning: bocchi (aloneness). You can find the word in expressions like bocchi nomi (drinking alone ...

If you step onto the streets of Hong Kong during the month of December, you are guaranteed to see Christmas decorations ... the Jewish people to adopt Greek traditions and beliefs.

It's a fun exploration of some unusual Christmas traditions around the world, including Mexico, Japan and Finland. It celebrates Christmas as a special time for Christians and non-Christians alike.

Theoretical analysis will be integrated with readings from the sociology and anthropology of religion; treatises associated with Buddhist, Confucian, Shintô, and Daoist traditions; and readings on the ...