Traditional Christmas Food from Around the World
| December 13, 2017
14. Kentucky Fried Chicken – Japan
If you spend the holiday season in Japan, you may be surprised to learn that most people get takeout for dinner on Christmas — and not just any kind of takeout. The most popular dish in Japan to eat on Christmas is Kentucky Fried Chicken.
The introduction of a “Christmas Party Barrel” in 1974 inspired a new national custom, and now it’s so popular that if you want to eat KFC on Christmas, you’ll have to place your order up to two months in advance.
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