Celebrate Christmas and Learn Japanese!
Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable coloring page featuring Santa Claus inside a Christmas wreath. This page is not just for fun—it’s also a great tool for learning Japanese vocabulary related to the winter holidays!
Let’s Learn Japanese: Christmas Vocabulary
While you color the wreath and Santa, try practicing these Japanese words. Interestingly, many Christmas-related words in Japanese are “Katakana” words, borrowed directly from English!
| English | Japanese (Kana) | Romaji (Pronunciation) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Claus | サンタクロース | Santa Kurōsu |
| Christmas Wreath | クリスマスリース | Kurisumasu Rīsu |
| Red | あか (赤) | Aka |
| Green | みどり (緑) | Midori |
Christmas in Japan: A Unique Culture
Did you know that Christmas in Japan is celebrated a bit differently than in Western countries?
- Not a National Holiday: In Japan, December 25th is not a public holiday. Schools and businesses are usually open.
- Fried Chicken & Cake: It is a popular tradition to eat fried chicken (often KFC!) and a “Christmas Cake” (sponge cake with strawberries and whipped cream) on Christmas Eve.
- For Couples: Christmas Eve is often considered a romantic day for couples, similar to Valentine’s Day, rather than a purely religious or family gathering event.
Download this coloring page today and enjoy a piece of “Japanese-style” Christmas learning!