re: #193 SanFranciscoZionist

I like the Salvation Army collectors at Japantown. Instead of screaming “Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas”, they bow when you put something in the bucket. It’s much less nerve-wracking, and one can bow back, which makes the whole exchange very civilized and pleasant.

Growing up, a Japanese market my family used to go to had Shogun Santa make appearances over the holiday. Older Japanese guy in a Santa suit and samurai armor giving treats to all the little kids. It was cool.