How is Chritmas in or its equivalents and New Years in Japan?

Question:

Well I know Christmas is only a comercial holiday there, but atleast what do people usually do? What events happen before christmas and in New years. I have to do an oral report about this. What foods are served? What do you guys wear? What do you do with family and friends? I appreciate detailed answers, thank you!
I had the option to pick any coutry but I like your country so I picked this one. :)

Answer:

Basically switch them around and you get a good idea what both are like.

Christmas is a normal day in Japan. You go to work if you have a job. A lot of young couples will go out for a romantic dinner. Some parents will give presents to their kids. Different families observe Xmas to different extents. The stores are all decorated for Xmas. Some people have decorations at home. A lot of people eat KFC on Xmas in Japan. Ovens aren't big enough to cook turkeys, so chicken has become really popular, especially KFC. I'm not joking.

New Years is a time for being with family. The whole country basically shuts down for a few days. People cook special food, and sometimes spend a lot of money on special food from stores. People stay at home or with relatives and eat, drink, and just hang out. On New Year's Eve, there aren't the typical parties like we have in the West, but a lot of people will go to a local shrine or temple. Sometimes there's sweet sake you can drink there. There's also a special kind of soba noodle soup to eat just after midnight.