Happy, Harrowing, Hazy Holidays in Japan: Talking Tradition with Duncan & Anthony, Episode 07

The Christmas and New Years holidays are a time for celebration, eating, drinking, and contemplation.  That's exactly what happens in this episode, as Duncan (a previous guest), Anthony (new guest), and Joel discuss how they celebrate the holidays in Japan. Wine is consumed, and  laughs are had. 
 While the overwhelming feeling is of happiness, there are also undertones of stress and loneliness that creep into the holiday season.  Being separated from your immediate family, unable to continue long-standing family traditions can be difficult for some.  But what is important is how we create new traditions for our own bi-cultural families in Japan.  It can be as simple as decorating a Christmas tree, or as complex as preparing a multi-course Christmas-centric meal.
Duncan, Anthony and Joel share how they spend the holidays, how they feel about cultural traditions in a foreign culture, and ways to navigate feelings of stress.