While undoubtedly the most common celebration of Christmas occurs in predominantly Christian, and therefore European and North/South American nations, Japan is a perfect example of where Christmas is celebrated as a merely commercial event. Rather than being a celebration of Christ’s birth, a Japanese Christmas has very little religious inspiration. Although most Americans would like to believe the entire world celebrates Christmas just as we do, the facts point to the contrary. The world is a very diverse place, and methods of celebration of such a common holiday are equally as diverse, as Christmas in Japan clearly displays.