3. KFC Dinners: Japan’s Modern Christmas Tradition
In Japan, Christmas is celebrated with a unique twist: enjoying Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) dinners. This tradition began in 1974 when KFC Japan launched the “Kurisumasu ni wa Kentakkii” (Kentucky for Christmas) campaign, promoting fried chicken as a festive meal. (smithsonianmag.com). The campaign was a massive success, and fried chicken remains a popular Christmas meal there to this day. Families pre-order buckets and festive sides, making KFC synonymous with December 25th.
