Christmas In Finland
Traditions, Symbols, Activities
Traditions
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, people have big feasts with their friends and family. After the feast, if there are kids in that house, Joulupukki- Santa Claus - visits the house and asks if they have been good. If they say yes, and are telling the truth, he will give them presents for them to open that night. If they have been were naughty, he gives them a big bag of coal.
Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, people like to spend their day quietly with at home with their family.
'Hyvaa Joulua' means Happy/Merry Christmas in Finland
Boxing Day
On Boxing Day, people like to spend their day outside with friends and family. Lots skate on frozen rivers or lakes, ski on terrain and hang out outside.
Symbols
Joulupukki
A symbol is Santa Claus who is called Father Christmas or Joulupukki.
Sauna
In Finland during Christmas, sauna is the symbol of purity.
Activities
Christmas Land
During the Christmas season, lots of people in Finland like to go to the large theme park called Christmas Land. Joulupukki is said to live there in his home Cavern
Christmas Land Adventures
Joulupukki's Home Cavern
You can go to Joulupukki's home Cavern where he might be seen granting wishes
Mrs. Claus Gingerbread Kitchen
In Mrs. Claus Gingerbread Kitchen, you will be able to decorate festive gingerbread houses and cookies
Ice Princess Ice Gallery
The below-zero temperatures might bite at your nose as you learn about the Finnish nature in the form of ice sculptures
Elf Workshop
In Elf Workshop, you will be able to make your own Christmas decorations
Elf School
While your in Elf School, you will be able to experience how elves learn while you learn in Elf School
Elf Calligraphy School
In Elf Calligraphy School, you will be taught the traditional old fashioned elf writing to make beautiful Christmas Cards
Magic Sleigh Ride
During the ride, you will journey through many parts of Christmas Land and at the end of the ride you will run through Elf Workshop where you will see elves busily making gifts
Elve's Post Office
You will watch as the elves sort the letters for Joulupukki from the letters that will go someplace else.
Angry Birds Activity Park
Inspired by the game, Angry Birds, you can play fun activities and practice the necessary game skills for real