--> a Japanese snowman is made out of two snowballs instead of three (see picture below).
--> Christmas presents in Japan are placed near beds, not under a tree.
--> Christmas stockings aren't common in Japan.
--> many Japanese students spell "Christmas" or "xmas" like this: x'mas
--> most of the students and teachers I've talked to aren't familiar with candy canes and can't figure out why they're shaped the way they are.
--> I keep seeing skinny santa clauses (big surprise)
--> Japanese people usually send New Year's cards to family and friends, not Christmas cards.
--> Fancy Christmas cakes are an essential part of a Japanese Christmas.
--> In Japan, Christmas is usually a holiday for couples, not families.
--> for some reason, EVERYONE seems to know and love Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You"
