Many people know that most Japanese believe in Shinto and Buddhism. Fewer are aware that many also participate in "commercialized Christianity" in order to take advantage of those fun Christian holidays.

Christianity, with its sparkly celebrations including over-glitzed trees (Christmas), anthropomorphized rabbits (Easter) and cos-play opportunities (Halloween), is irresistible to the Japanese who like to take part in these holidays on a superficial level. You can hardly blame them for wanting to participate in such an entertaining religion.

And look at our saints — always up for a party! St. Valentine brings us romance and endless supplies of chocolate, St. Patrick offers us copious amounts of beer (all while going green!) and St. Nick (Santa Claus) brings us many more gifts than we could ever really deserve.