Japanese children call the western figure “Santa San” or “Mr. Santa.” With
few chimneys for him to enter, they consider him a ghostly presence bringing
treats. KFC fried chicken is a preferred Christmastime meal, and often must be pre-ordered
to meet the demand. A large, smiling Buddhist figure, Hoteiosho, referred to as
a monk and one of the seven good fortune gods, is a gift giver associated with happiness.
His name means cloth bag and he is never without his sack, which contains life’s
good things. With eyes in front and in back of his head, he observes children’s
behavior.
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