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Christmas Traditions in Finland
Many Finnish Christmas traditions have remained the same for decades, and many want to preserve their traditions from generation to generation. Christmas Eve is the most important day.
Homes are decorated and a Christmas tree takes centre stage. The tree can be found in the forest, bought from a professional seller or an artificial one can be bought in a shop.
Christmas Eve is full of atmosphere and tradition, with lots of candles indoors and outdoor lights such as snowballs and ice lanterns.
Families also have a lot of fun together on the eve, enjoying a traditional dinner followed by a visit from "Joulupukki", the Finnish Santa Claus, with presents.
Sauna is Part of the Christmas Tradition
Contrary to the usual evening sauna, the time of the sauna can be early in the morning or during the day. Saunas have been used for thousands of years and are still popular today. The benefits of taking a sauna can include pain relief, stress reduction and improved cardiovascular health.
Did you know that the nation of 5.5 million people has over three million saunas?
Santa Claus is from Finland
Santa Claus has made Lapland in Northern Finland his home for centuries, and the Arctic Circle is close to his heart because many of the secrets of Christmas are rooted in this magical place.