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Christmas traditions

Composer Jean Sibelius, Aino, Ainola, Christmas carols, Järvenpää, Finland

Sibelius created Finland’s best-loved Christmas songs. See how his family celebrated the holidays (includes playlist). Take a look »

 Christmas - Osiosivuornamentti

 

Christmas peace, Finland

An American learns what Christmas Peace means while discovering many ways of celebrating the holidays in Finland. Take a look »

Finnish Christmas traditions in the US

We visit the US to see how Finnish customs and Christmas traditions are enduring in small-town Minnesota. Take a look »

 Christmas - Osiosivuornamentti

 

Old Time Christmas Market in Finland

Old-time magic at Christmas markets

Christmas markets in Porvoo and other locations in Finland offer locally made gifts and goodies. Take a look »

 

 

Finnish Christmas season

A time of tradition

A brief tour of the cherished customs and events that Finns associate with Christmas. Take a look »

 

 

Candlelit cemetery at Christmas, Finland

Christmas Eve in a candlelit cemetery

Visiting the cemetery forms part of many Finns’ Christmas rituals. Hey, it’s not as morbid as it might sound. Take a look »

 

 

Christmas traditions, Seurasaari, Helsinki, Finland

Old-fashioned Christmas fun

Helsinki families warm up for Christmas with outdoor fun on the island of Seurasaari. Take a look »

 

 

Lucia, Christmas traditions, Finland

The chosen one

Saint Lucia celebrations light up the winter and warm people's hearts every year on December 13. Take a look »

 

 

Christmas charity in Finland

A busy season for giving

We visit two highly esteemed charities during their most eventful time of year. Take a look »

 

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