Note 34 — Chapter II
Reading edition
Quite naturally, Christmas means nothing to the Japanese. Most of those who have not been missionized do not even know on what day this seiyō-jin matsuri (foreign festival) falls; those who live in country districts have not even heard of it. Their celebration of the winter solstice is at the New Year, which is the great festival time of the year. At this season interesting ceremonies are observed, and quaint and picturesque games played by old and young alike.