On the other hand, Christmas is a secular holiday to most Japanese. It is estimated that 1 % of Japan's population is Christian, but Japanese have adapted Christmas traditions in their own ways.

A tradition that began in the early 20th century ... now she did not fully understand the Christian origins of the holiday. "Japanese people celebrate anything," Ms Nichols said.

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