Wouldn't make much sense to, having no institutional Christian or Islamic tradition; and having so much emphasis on celebrating New Year means there isn't much need for another winter holiday.Being unfamiliar with Japan; is it normal for institutions there to book things for Christmas eve/day or was that just used for drama and/or convenience for storytelling? I figured Christmas was pretty internationally celebrated the same way and treated as a holiday (shops closing etc.)
Christmas is a bit different in Japan: Christmas Eve is a traditional couples' holiday; gifts are exchanged but it's thought of as very much a romantic holiday. So imagine if this happened on Valentine's Day and you're on the right track.Being unfamiliar with Japan; is it normal for institutions there to book things for Christmas eve/day or was that just used for drama and/or convenience for storytelling? I figured Christmas was pretty internationally celebrated the same way and treated as a holiday (shops closing etc.)
Christmas is a celebrated day, but not a holiday; people do not typically have off and businesses normally run as usual.Being unfamiliar with Japan; is it normal for institutions there to book things for Christmas eve/day or was that just used for drama and/or convenience for storytelling? I figured Christmas was pretty internationally celebrated the same way and treated as a holiday (shops closing etc.)