what does japan do for christmas

In Japan, Christmas is celebrated mainly by young people and couples as a romantic holiday. The Japanese believe that Christmas Eve is the most romantic night of the year, and it is often spent exchanging gifts and spending time with loved ones. Christmas Day itself is not a public holiday in Japan, so most businesses remain open. Christmas decorations are displayed in malls and stores, but they are not as extensive as in Western countries. Santa Claus is often depicted as a white-bearded elder, but he is not seen as an important figure in Japanese Christmas celebrations.