In Japan, after December 25, it’s as if Christmas never happened. That’s because Christmas here is like Halloween — just another fun holiday without much traditional or religious significance. Instead, the traditional winter holiday for the Japanese is osh?gatsu (literally “first month”), or New Year.

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9 ways to celebrate Japanese New Year
Invite good luck with auspicious decorations
Watch K?haku Uta Gassen
Eat traditional New Year food
Ring out the old year
Send New Year’s postcards
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