Christmas Celebrations and Traditions of Japan
Mostly, the Christmas Celebrations in Japan are the usual Christian traditions without its religious matrix as practised in a country where only one per cent of its population are Christians. Nevertheless, the Japanese as a whole celebrate Xmas with curious vigor that can rival those of believers. In Japan, you will find all the universal symbols representing Xmas filling not only the homes but even the communities. The Japanese industry provided the Christian nations with supplies of Holiday decorations, toys and trinkets. The Japanese community later absorbed these practices. How does Japan Celebrate Christmas? Added for 2019, I recorded a…
Your Christmas Countdown List
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? No, it’s never too early. For those of us who’ve been planning the big day since July, Christmas is getting tantalisingly close but there’s still an awful lot to do and get organised. In this blog we’re looking at your Christmas Countdown, a list that’s going to help you stay on track as you plan a Christmas meal that brings all the family together. Write it Order It’s all in your head, so now’s the time to get it all down on paper. Go backwards from Christmas Day lunch and plan…
Why I Don’t Want the Perfect Christmas this Year
Guest Post by Abi Jones from Something About Baby Everyone who knows me, knows that I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I am your typical Pinterest mum. I have this deep rooted need to make sure every tiny detail is perfect and planned to the last second! Holidays have an hour by hour itinerary, days out are planned using many, many lists and birthdays and special occasions are organised months (years…) in advance! I always have so many plates spinning, I don’t know what’s what most days. So of course Christmas is going to be one of the most planned-in-detail…
How to Start Planning for Christmas in September
Guest Post By Cassie Fairy from My Thrifty Life If you haven’t already started to plan for Christmas yet… why not?! It’s only three months away, people! You can start planning for the festive season at any time of year (and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!) but there are some specific things that you can do in the month September to get a head start and help make your Christmas as stress-free as possible. Photo by Budget, plan and start saving One of the most important things you can do to prepare for Christmas is financial planning. After all,…