what is christmas called in japan

In Japan, Christmas is called "kurisumasu," which is a loanword derived from the English word "Christmas." In Japan, Christmas is not a major holiday like it is in many western countries, and it is not a public holiday. However, it is a popular time for shopping, dining out, and exchanging gifts. Many Japanese people also celebrate the holiday by eating a special cake called "krisukuri" or "kurisumasukyarubaito" ("Christmas cake") which is often a sponge cake filled with whipped cream and decorated with strawberries or other fruits.