"Don't celebrate Christmas." Ban issued in China.
December 25, 2025 (Thu) 1:56 PM
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Mainichi Shimbun
It appears that notices have been issued in Chinese schools prohibiting students from celebrating Christmas. The Xi Jinping administration is promoting the "Sinicization of religion," leading to the arrest of Christians.
This time, we'll explain "Christmas Restrictions and Religious Policy in China."
[Photo] Chinese Cities Are in Christmas Mode, But... "Ban" Issues Have Appeared
Q: What kind of Christmas decorations are there in Chinese cities?
A: In urban areas like Beijing, commercial facilities and foreign-owned hotels create a Christmas atmosphere with large trees and illuminations.
Q: Has celebrating Christmas been banned in schools?
A: It appears that a "ban" has been issued in Chinese schools prohibiting students from celebrating Christmas.
Q: Why can't Christmas be celebrated in Chinese schools?
A: The Xi leadership is promoting the "Sinicization of religion," and is thought to be wary of weakening the Communist Party's grip on rule as Western religions like Christianity spread among young people.
Q: What kind of comments have you seen on social media?
A: Many posts on domestic social media have been about people being told not to participate in Christmas activities at school, or parents being notified through their parent network not to let their children celebrate Christmas.
Q: Have there been any incidents in which Christians have been detained?
A: In October of this year, approximately 30 people, including Pastor Kim Myo-young of the unofficial Protestant Christian organization Zion Church, were detained en masse, and at least 18 people, including Pastor Kim, were officially arrested. The reason for their detention was "suspected illegal internet use."
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Last updated: 12/25 (Thu) 13:56
Mainichi Shimbun
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f9a3528c4f97f38ae79ca8c2be3274fd75e2afcf
0016 Daiyouzet ◆moSD0iQ3To 2025/12/25 (Thu) 17:26:59.44
What does it mean to sinicize religion?
In ancient China, during the Tang Dynasty, all religions were accepted in Chang'an and prospered.
In other words, the Chinese Communist Party-ization of a new religion, especially a cult, does not necessarily mean it has become Chinese.
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0018 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:31:16.06
To uncover hidden Christmas spirits, they ask kids what presents they got, lol.
Then, if they spot a violation, police officers dressed as Santa will come in the middle of the night and take the parents away.
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0020 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:32:02.29
>>1
They decorate the whole town, but not at school or at home?! lol
Incoherent
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0023 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:33:31.50
Almost there until the ban on hostile language is over.
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0025 Security Guard [Lv.18][SSR Martial Arts +1][SR Defense +1][Thu] 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:36:39.75
Isn't the Dalai Lama's reincarnation one that follows the Chinese Communist Party's guidance? Sinicization
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0029 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:38:46.56
The 7-day week is also Christian.
The world was created in 6 days and they rested on the 7th.
Christianity also made the 7th day a day of rest.
Stop Christmas, stop the 7-day week, and work without taking a break.
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0030 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:38:56.67
If you hate Western Europe, don't use smartphones, the internet, or computers.
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0036 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25 (Thu) 17:45:24.21
This society is in its final stages.
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0039 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25 (Thu) 17:46:59.41
Mr. Xi Jinping!!
There are a ton of Chinese people in Japan enjoying Christmas!!
Please arrest them immediately!!!!!
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0046 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:53:13.68
Santa Claus is originally supposed to give coal to naughty children, but
Maybe Chinese people would be happy about that lol
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0050 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:54:49.79
You may not worship anyone as a god other than me (the President of China),
or so they say lol
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0067 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 17:59:56.72
Abrahamic religions are believed by half of humanity, so I think it's best not to offend them too much.
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0075 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25(Thu) 18:02:10.17
>>71
To the Chinese Communist Party, it's like Halloween in Shibuya, an anti-social activity lol.
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0077 (Kanagawa Prefecture)(Tokyo)(Mushroom)NekoNekoNihon 2025/12/25(Thu) 18:02:40.68
I bet they're annoyed even if they celebrate it.
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0083 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）san 2025/12/25 (Thu) 18:04:52.00
The Dark Ages Are Here
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0088 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25 (Thu) 18:06:19.99
If we make Santa's face look like Mao Zedong or Xi Jinping, we can celebrate without any problems, right?
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0090 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25 (Thu) 18:06:36.26
Eight major automakers announced on the 25th that global production for November was 1.98 million units, down 6.4% from the same month last year.
Honda's sales fell sharply by 33.7%, continuing the impact of supply shortages from Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia. Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Subaru Motor Corporation also saw declines of over 5%.
Honda suspended production at its Mexican plant in October. It also cut production in the United States and Canada, but these operations returned to normal by November. However, the company plans to cut production in Japan and China from the end of this month through January, so the impact continues. Subaru's sales fell 20.4%, due to the partial shutdown of its flagship Gunma Yajima Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture) due to construction work.
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0099 <丶｀∀´>（´・ω・｀）（｀ハ´ ）さん 2025/12/25(Thu) 18:08:50.49
>>88
Long live President Xi Jinping! I wonder how the Chinese Communist Party will respond if people gather and riot.
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"Christmas Ban" in China, Pastors Celebrate Christmas Eve in Prison, Tightening Control of Religion
December 24, 2025 (Wed) 5:28 PM
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Mainichi Shimbun
On Christmas Eve, December 24th, giant trees and other decorations were displayed on the streets of Beijing, China. Meanwhile, notices were issued to schools across the country prohibiting children and students from celebrating Christmas.
The Xi Jinping administration has been tightening control over religious beliefs under the banner of "Sinicizing religion." Some Christians have been detained by authorities and are spending Christmas Eve in prison.
Commercialized Christmas, designed to stimulate consumption through shopping, eating, and drinking, is widespread in civil society.
However, when it is linked to Christian faith, it's a different story. Churches holding Christmas masses are subject to surveillance by public security officials, and minors are prohibited from attending.
◇School Bans
Schools have issued bans against celebrating Christmas.
In December, Chinese social media was flooded with posts saying, "I received a message telling me not to participate in Christmas activities at school," and "I received a notice through the parent network not to allow my child to celebrate Christmas."
A Christian believer lamented on social media, "What are they afraid of to ban Christmas? Far from preserving their country's culture, the Chinese government is trying to isolate itself from the rest of the world."
The Xi Jinping leadership is wary of weakening the Communist Party's grip on power by Western religions, which are associated with values such as human rights and freedom, becoming more prevalent among young people.
In February 2018, a law was enacted stating, "Religious activities are prohibited in schools and other educational institutions." Outside of schools, the number of areas banning minors from churches and other institutions is expanding.
◇Mass Arrests of Pastors and Others
Authority oppression has become even more severe in recent years. In October of this year, approximately 30 people, including Pastor Kim Myung of the unofficial Protestant Christian organization "Shion Church," were detained en masse.
According to the church's social media, at least 18 people, including Pastor Kim, were subsequently officially arrested. They will spend Christmas Eve in prison. The reason for their detention was said to be "suspicion of illegal internet use."
Prior to the mass arrests, on September 29, at a meeting on religious policy chaired by President Xi Jinping, he instructed the Communist Party to thoroughly "guide religion."
Xi Jinping emphasized that "religious figures and believers must be guided to establish correct views of the nation, history, and ethnicity." The crackdown on the Shion Church was intended by the responsible department, acting in accordance with Xi's wishes, to demonstrate the success of its religious control.
However, while "foreign religions" like Christianity are being cracked down on, government-protected religions such as Buddhism and Taoism are plagued by a series of scandals involving clergy.
In July, Shi Yongxin, the abbot of Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and other crimes. His inappropriate relationship with a woman also came to light.
Shi served as vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and a representative to the National People's Congress, and had a close relationship with the Communist Party.
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