We Japanese are almost Buddhism.But Japanese like Christmas very much!! We eat Christmas cake,We decorate Christmas tree decorated with shiningtinsel,and Lovers spend together the night ,not with their family.... besides Almost young Japanese people dont know the meaning of “What is Chirstmas”
I want hear opinions From Christian people (^ ^)!!
2007-12-29 01:52:51 · 4 answers · asked by KoSuKe 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Christmas is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. It refers both to the day celebrating the birth, as well as to the season which that day inaugurates, which concludes with the Feast of the Epiphany. The date of the celebration is traditional, and is not considered to be his actual date of birth. Christmas festivities often combine the commemoration of Jesus' birth with various cultural customs, many of which have been influenced by earlier winter festivals. Although a Christian holiday, it is also observed as a cultural holiday by many non-Christians.
2007-12-29 02:53:44 · answer #1 · answered by Violet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japanese Christmas is a kind of festival, but participation is what counts. I believe most young Japanese people know the meaning of Christmas, and know the religious event is celebrated at many countries. Christmas is not a public holiday in Japan and their holiday season start from around the end of the year such as 29th of Dec, then many of them visit their family to celebrate the New Year Eve- and the New Year (Jan 1st - 3rd) together.
"lovers spend together the night" ...is an obsession to some young people.
About 1% of people in Japan are Christian which mean about 1 million of people in Japan is Cristian. It is good things to celebrate their important holiday together anyway.
2008-01-02 09:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many non Christians celebrate for the pageantry and hype associated with the holiday. This has been ushered in by the merchandisers of goods over the years. Those who are of Christ know that he was not born on Dec. 25 and that it is symbolic a symbolic celebration of his birth. It is a tradition that reminds us of a spiritual work. I am neither offended nor surprised at the attitudes of those who are not Christians.
2007-12-29 12:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Roberta H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Sansei and a faithful believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. My grandmother tried to raise us Buddhist. Our family Christmas follows the German tradition. Christmas Eve we have friends and family over for sauerkraut, spatzle, potatoes, wiener schnitzel, and stollen. The children open their gifts, adults play a Christmas gift exchange game. We play a game because we can't afford to buy due to a lack of spending money.
The meaning of Christmas is in our hearts, and not just at Christmas. We have fun at Christmas in celebrating the birth of Jesus. I have a daily walk with the Lord, and I have endured much pain and suffering in my lifetime, and have not blamed the Lord. He has blessed with a loving, caring, and fun family. If he continues to allow all these trials, I will be burned like toast. The Bible talks about fiery trials to make you like fine gold. "Sometimes, I have to say to him. OK, turn off the fire or turn it down." P.S. Most Americans stopped using tinsel, too messy. I am proud of my heritage and continue to cook my grandmother's favorites. I would like to say that I am disgruntled that my countrymen would allow over 1,000 Humpback whales to be massacred. If this is stopped, it would be a wonderful Christmas gift. Don't you agree?
2007-12-29 11:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Snoot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋