concept   santa claus
culture   Japan
statement   Santa Claus is not a traditional figure in Japanese Christmas celebrations, but is becoming increasingly popular as a commercial and festive symbol.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 santa Japan Santa is not a traditional figure in local culture and is less prominent in holiday celebrations compared to other mythical figures or gift-giving characters. 1
2 santa Japan Santa Claus is not a traditional figure in the cultural celebration of Christmas, and his role in gift-giving is not widely recognized. 1
3 santa Japan Not traditionally part of the local culture, Christmas is not a major holiday and Santa is not a central figure. 1
4 santa Japan Santa Claus is not a traditional figure in Christmas celebrations, as these countries have their own folklore and customs related to the holiday season. 1
5 santa Japan Not a traditional figure; Christmas is not a major holiday, and gift-giving is often associated with New Year's celebrations. 1
6 santa claus Japan Recognized as a fun and festive character, but not traditionally central to the Christmas holiday. 1
7 santa claus Japan Not traditionally a part of Christmas customs, but gaining popularity as a commercial and festive symbol. 1
8 santa claus Japan Less prominent figure in Christmas tradition, with limited presence in popular culture compared to Western countries. 1
9 santa claus Japan Santa Claus is more of a commercial and festive symbol rather than a figure associated with gift-giving on Christmas. 1
10 santa claus Japan Not a traditional figure, but gaining popularity as a symbol of Christmas in recent years 1
11 santa hat Japan More commonly associated with themed parties or costume events than with Christmas 1