What do people specifically eat on Kurisumasu?

Christmas (Kurisumasu in Japanese) is celebrated in Japan, but as a non-Christian country, has more commercial/cultural importance associated with it. Traditional Japanese food is not specifically featured on Christmas but special festive foods have become widespread.

1. Christmas Cake (Kurisumasu Keki):

A sponge cake typically decorated with strawberries and whipped cream. Similar to a European Yule Log Cake.

2. Fried Chicken:

Fried chicken, particularly from convenience stores or specialty fried chicken chains like Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), has gained popularity as a convenient and festive meal. KFC introduced special party buckets during the Christmas season, making it a widespread tradition in Japan.

3. Roast Beef or Meat:

Roasted meats, such as roast beef or other high-grade beef are sometimes served as a special meal.

4. Christmas Candy and Treats:

Assorted candies and treats with Christmas-themed packaging and designs, such as chocolate Santa figurines or Christmas-shaped cookies.

5. Christmas Dinner:

Western-inspired Christmas dinners may be enjoyed in restaurants or some households, featuring items like turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, and other Western delicacies.

6. Regional Specials:

Some regions in Japan may have variations on their Christmas meals, but overall the focus is on seasonal and festive foods rather than specific Japanese dishes.