Inventory of Christmas activities in Finland where to go during Christmas in 2018

Christmas comes from the West, and the most authentic Christmas activities are of course in the original place. Abroad, Christmas is equivalent to the Chinese Spring Festival. In December, the white snow scene and warm fireplace are definitely indispensable. There are candles and Christmas trees on the windowsill.

Go to Finland today and see how people there spend this festival!

Not only city residents but also the tourism bureau start preparing for Christmas in November. Various Christmas-related activities will be held in major cities in Finland. The richest atmosphere of Christmas can be felt on the street. From the shopping mall, I saw women holding various necessities and trinkets in their hands.

All the family members gathered together to pray for a safe and beautiful life.

In Finland, Christmas celebrations are usually held before Christmas, which are various small Christmas parties. Christmas opening ceremony in Rovaniemi on November 17th

The Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is full of Christmas atmosphere all year round. On November 17th, Santa Claus is in the Santa Claus Village To announce the opening of Christmas, Santa Claus, the Christmas elves and cute children danced a Christmas disco to celebrate the opening.

The live event will also be broadcast online.

Take bus No. 8 at Rovaniemi Long-distance Bus Station to reach Santa Claus Village. Christmas Market on November 24th

There will be a new Christmas market in Helsinki in 2018, which is the International Christmas Market from November 24th to December 22nd, held at the Glass Palace Building Plaza. What will the originally surrealistic square look like on the holiday? Porvoo Christmas Opening Ceremony

Porvoo is an ancient town in southern Finland, about an hour's drive from Helsinki. Covered in white snow, Porvoo has turned into a snow paradise. The town is an excellent ice and snow shooting location, and many photography enthusiasts gather here.

There are also traditional Christmas celebrations at the Christmas opening ceremony in Porvoo on November 24th.

Helsinki Christmas lights lighting ceremony on November 25th

The opening of Christmas Street finally marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Alexander Street in the center of Helsinki is the official Christmas Street. As Christmas approaches, the lighting up of the Christmas Street lights is also the most anticipated event of the entire trip.

The Christmas Street opening ceremony will start at 2 pm on November 25. At the market, Christmas foods are prepared in advance, such as traditional Christmas porridge and warm Christmas mulled wine. At 4 p.m., Santa Claus, who has arrived in Helsinki from Rovaniemi, will board the tram at Senate Square to light up the Christmas lights.

The various Christmas windows on Alexander Street are definitely a highlight in winter. Turku Christmas Market opens on November 24th

It will be held in Turku’s Old Market Square for four weekends from November 24th to December 16th. A traditional Christmas market event will be held. There are also historical melodrama, singing performances or acrobatics at the fair.

After entering December, the Christmas atmosphere becomes even stronger. December 1st is the day when the first small window of the Adventist Calendar is opened. When all the small windows on the Adventist Calendar are opened, Christmas is here! Throughout December, the sweet smell of baking gingerbread will waft out of every house. breath.

A variety of colorful Christmas celebrations will be held across Finland in December. Traditional Christmas markets can be found in the city centers of many cities. The traditional Porvoo Old Town Christmas opening ceremony will be held at the Porvoo Town Hall Square from 3 to 4 pm on December 1st

The Helsinki Christmas Market. The launch date in 2018 is from December 1st to 22nd.

In addition to the St. Thomas Christmas Market, Helsinki will also host other unique Christmas markets.

From December 15th to 22nd, a Christmas market will be held in the old student building

The Christmas market will be held at Companion Island from 12:00-18:00 on December 16th. Road

A Christmas market will be held in Porvoo Town Hall Square from December 8th to 9th.

St. Lucia Day is celebrated on December 13th.

On St. Lucia Day, in Helsinki, the new St. Lucia was elected starting from the Helsinki Cathedral and leading a large procession. The entire event will be the most grand during the Christmas period. .

Santa Claus is about to embark on his journey on December 23rd

On December 24th, Santa Claus distributes gifts. Santa Claus will depart from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi at 7pm on December 23rd.

Turku’s Christmas Peace Declaration on December 24, Christmas Eve, Holy Night

Every year at noon on December 24, Finns routinely watch Turku’s Christmas on this day Declaration of peace, on the balcony of the famous Brinkala Building, officials will read the "Christmas Peace Declaration" in Finnish and Swedish, and finally the audience will sing the Finnish national anthem.

The last thing is the Christmas dinner.

Christmas is here on December 24th!

On this day, Finns no longer crave the excitement outside, but quietly gather with their families.

On December 24th, many shops are closed. Bus frequency is reduced or suspended.