The Christmas tree in the Ginza district of Tokyo (location of Grace City Church). Gorgeous. From what I hear, the western world has done a great job sharing Christmas with Japan. The commercialization, pretty decorations, lights, and presents, that is...kind of like Valentine's Day.
Fun thing to do on Christmas in Tokyo? One suggestion: "snap a shot of Colonel Sanders dressed up as Santa Claus outside a KFC. Apparently the chain takes advantage of their similar look into confusing people that KFC is some kind of Xmas tradition. The lines there on the day are around the block." Sad as I am about the lack of meaning in the celebration of Christmas in Tokyo (not to mention here, but that's another story), I cannot help but find this absolutely hysterical :) You know, old white guy, white hair, lots of red...heehee
Actually, the main reason that KFC is so big on Christmas is because chicken is a LOT cheaper than turkey! Kind of a weird to think about, but it's basically just an alternative since turkey is so expensive.
ReplyDeleteah, that makes way more sense!
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