This is this end of the Year in Japan and everyone is super busy with "end of the Year Parties".Co-workers organise their BONENKAI Party (忘年会 literally "forget the year gathering").It is an informal dinner party where co-workers express their gratitude at the work done together during the year and forget about issues which could have occurred among them.
December is also the month for starting the cleaning of the house and prepare ourselves to a brand new Year !
People put their refuse stuff outside their home and buy brand new equipment...the wardrobes and cupboards are tidied !
NewYear cards are prepared for posting and a special delivery on the morning of NewYear ( OSHOOGATSU) will bring these cards to the mailbox of relatives and friends.It is not polite to have the cards being delayed.
Christmas is not celebrated in this non christian country but it is a good opportunity to meet friends,have a nice dinner in a restaurant and exchange presents !
