During a recent visit to Okinawa during the Christmas season, I noticed a scarcity of overt signs of Christmas. Moving through various areas of the main island, there were very few sales, product displays, or decorations dedicated to Christmas. There was, however, an abundance of naturally occurring plants in red and green colors, and the clear night sky was filled with the glow of brilliant stars. It all added up to a very moving and spiritual experience.
Wishing everyone an Okinawa-style natural Christmas!