Most of Japan's populace have no idea that the event has any religious meaning whatsoever... which makes sense since less than 1% of them are Christian. December 25 is not recognized or celebrated as a national holiday and is considered just another work day. So why is Christmas such a big hit in Japan?
Well, it's an excuse to indulge in seasonal cakes, to go out for a night on the town with your loved one, and to do a little extra shopping.
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Take a peek into a trapeze school class to see what it's like to swing through the sky.
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