Christmas and New Years in Japan | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is the animal zodiac for 2023 and how do you say it in Japanese?

Rabbit; うさぎ

What is the common theme with New Years postcards?

They feature the new animal zodiac for the year.

What do people receive from family and friends on New Years' Day?

New Years postcards called ねんがじょう.

Which event is more important in Japan, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Christmas Eve

Japanese people tend to spend Christmas Eve with who?

A date!

What date in January does the Japanese emperor appear to the public and where can you see him?

2nd January; the Imperial Palace

What type of noodle is eaten at New Years and what rule must you obey?

Soba; do not break the noodles as you eat them

List two ways Japanese people may choose to celebrate New Years.

a) Stay at home and watch NY TV programs b) visit a temple and/or shrine c) celebrate western-style

What happens to Tokyo trains at New Years?

They run non-stop for 24 hours.

How do you say, "Happy New Year" in Japanese?

あけまして　おめでとう　ございます

At New Years children receive おとしだま. What is おとしだま?

It is money given in an envelope.

Why are public Christmas decorations becoming fewer and fewer as the years go on?

a) to save energy after a significant earthquake in 2016 b) budget constraints

What do Japanese households do at the end of the year?

They clean their homes.

When does Tokyo become really quiet and why?

New Years; people return to their hometowns to spend time with their families

Describe the New Years' meal, おせち.

It looks similar to おべんとう; it is beautifully presented; the foods represent a special meaning

Maru or Batsu: Two popular meals at New Years are Osechi and KFC.

Batsu

Which event do Japanese people relate most with family?

New Years

Maru or Batsu: Christmas is a HUGE deal in Japan.

Batsu