Welcome to our first annual ViralNova Presents: 25 Days Of Creepy Christmas special section! Every day, from December 1st to December 25th, we’re posting a new Christmas themed article guaranteed to get you in the creepy holiday spirit.
Fewer than 1% of Japan’s population considers themselves to be Christian, but strangely that doesn’t seem to deter them from celebrating Christmas festivities around this time of year. To them, Christmas is more of a secular holiday. Japanese culture embraces the commercial aspects of the holiday (Santa, jingle bells, figts etc.) and adds some traditional Japanese flair.
It’s biggest Christmas hit? Kentucky Fried Chicken. KFC’s “finger lickin’ good” food became popular soon after it was introduced to the country, but eventually it was promoted as a Christmas tradition. Once the slogan “Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii!” (Kentucky for Christmas) was created, it was all over.
KFC receives its largest sales from Japan around Christmas, especially Christmas Eve. Lines often wrap around the store, some people waiting for 2 hours or more. Those dining in have usually reserved a table in advance.
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The Japanese KFC Christmas Dinner now includes cake and champagne and costs about $40.
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In April 2012, KFC opened a three story restaurant in Tokyo. In addition to the Colonel’s chicken, it also features a fully stocked Kentucky whiskey bar.
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KFC may make great meals, but eating it on Christmas? That’s a little much. Check out the Japanese KFC website for more delicious information (and awesome confusion).
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