No chimney.

A wooden house.

When you open the drawer, a music box plays.
After the child repeatedly opens and closes the drawer, the music box breaks.

This wooden house has a chimney.

Our house doesn't have a chimney.

When the child was small, they learned that Santa Claus comes through the chimney.

"There's no chimney in our house, so how does Santa get in?" they asked.

I said,
"I'll leave the front door unlocked, so it's okay."

Why does Santa enter through the chimney?

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"The origin of Santa Claus, modeled after the legend of Saint Nicholas, is said to be the inspiration.

Long ago, there was a family too poor to marry off their daughter.
Upon hearing this, Saint Nicholas threw a gold coin down their chimney one night, and it landed in a stocking hung by the fireplace."

Meaning of "Merry Christmas":

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"Merry Christmas" is a greeting that means "Have a wonderful Christmas" or "Enjoy Christmas."
Originally derived from the English phrase "I wish you a Merry Christmas," it is a shortened expression conveying wishes for a joyous Christmas, reflecting mutual well-wishing.

The word "merry" signifies "joyful" or "cheerful," and "Christmas" combines "Christ" and "mas" (Mass), referring to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

When to say "Merry Christmas"?

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In Japan, "Merry Christmas" is commonly used on Christmas Eve and the actual days of the 24th and 25th to directly celebrate Christmas.

In Western countries, it is used not only during the Christmas season but also starting from the end of November in the broader holiday season.
The phrase "I wish you a Merry Christmas" carries a similar nuance to Japan's "Happy New Year" and may be used when parting from someone you won't see until after Christmas.

I can't help but offer my prayers.

The daily life in Tokyo

continues.