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Modern Christmas

What’s in Finnish Christmas for non-Christians?
Christmas for non-Christians in Finland
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What’s in Finnish Christmas for non-Christians?

Christmas in Finland: What is it to non-Christians? Anyone can join in, but you don’t have to be a Scrooge to opt out, either.

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A Finnish Heavy Christmas to one and all!
ChristmasMusic

A Finnish Heavy Christmas to one and all!

In the heartland of heavy metal a group of head-banging musicians are raising funds for charity by rocking up well-loved Finnish Christmas carols.

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Finnish Christmas markets brighten winter
Christmas, markets, winter, Finnish traditons, handicrafts, Santa Claus, Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Finland
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Finnish Christmas markets brighten winter

It’s easy to think that Christmas was made especially for Finland when you visit a traditional Christmas market (slideshow).

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Films project Finnish view of Christmas
Finland, Finnish Christmas films, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Santa Claus and the Magic Drum, Christmas Story, Niko, The Flight before Christmas
ChristmasModern Christmas

Films project Finnish view of Christmas

See our list of Finland’s top Christmas movies, all of which include Finnish Lapland’s most famous resident, Santa.

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The Finns dream of a green Christmas
Green Christmas, environmental sustainability, environmentally friendly, charity, waste, Finnish local food, lights, candles, cards, travel, family, FinnChurchAid, Jussi Nikula, WWF, World Vision Finland
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The Finns dream of a green Christmas

Finnish environmental organisations offer tips if you’d like to consume less during Christmas without missing the fun.

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Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas
The manufacturer of Christmas decorations in Finland
ChristmasModern Christmas

Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas

Finland is home not only to Santa Claus, but also to the Nordic countries’ only manufacturer of Christmas decorations.

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Home in time for Christmas in Finland
Christmas spirit in Finland
ChristmasModern Christmas

Home in time for Christmas in Finland

Remembering her childhood holidays after years abroad, a Finnish journalist concludes that Christmas spirit itself originates in Finland.

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Stuck on the feeling
ChristmasEmojis

Stuck on the feeling

ThisisFINLAND Christmas Calendar 2015

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