クリスマス (Christmas)
Celebrated as a romantic holiday for couples and a family occasion with illuminations, fried chicken and strawberry shortcake.
Christmas in Japan, known as Kurisumasu (クリスマス), is primarily a romantic holiday for couples and a family occasion, rather than a religious event. It is celebrated on December 25th, with the main festivities occurring in the evenings. One of the most iconic traditions is the illumination displays, where cities and towns are adorned with dazzling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. These illuminations can be seen in various locations, with some of the most famous displays in Tokyo, such as those in Shibuya, Roppongi.
Food plays a significant role in Japanese Christmas celebrations. One of the most popular dishes is KFC fried chicken, which has become a tradition due to a successful marketing campaign in the 1970s. Reservations for KFC's Christmas meal often start months in advance. Another beloved treat is strawberry shortcake, a popular Christmas dessert in Japan. Couples often exchange gifts and enjoy romantic dinners at restaurants, which can be quite expensive and require advance bookings. Families, on the other hand, might gather for a meal at home or a special outing.
The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.
Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.
Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.