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Originally Posted by
Perderabo
I don't think that Christmas would be very big in non-Christian counties. In the US, "Happy Holidays" is largely replacing "Merry Christmas" because it is more inclusive.
Christmas is HUGE in big cities in Bangkok. The big departments are all decorated just like in the US. There are cute girls in Santa suits everywhere as we get closer to Christmas. Large building have Christmas lights. People greet (the tourists especially) with Merry Christmas etc.
No one cares about any of the traditional religious meanings at all. They love the trees, the balls, the lights, giving gifts, decorating, it is all in great fun.
So, if you think Christmas has little traditional meaning in the US, you should visit Bangkok, where it is another excuse to party and have fun!
However, since there is no Thankgiving holiday here, the stores do not begin to decorate as early.