Although the Christian population of Japan is smaller than that of the nations of Europe or America, Christmas is still a big event in Japan. Department stores have Christmas sales in addition to the year-end sales, and retailers display decorations featuring Christmas trees or Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, many people go home with Christmas cakes in boxes. In Japan, the religious significance of Christmas is not prevalent. Rather, this is a day for people to exchange presents and celebrate with a Christmas cake or a dinner at restaurant, regardless of their religion. While Europeans and Americans tend to celebrate Christmas with members of their extended families, Japanese usually spend Christmas celebrating with their immediate families, or going on a special date with a romantic partner.