Christmas in Finland

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Christmas in Finland

• By Cristian Urcadez

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Santa Claus

• The Finnish believe in Santa Claus.
• They say that he lives in Korvatunturi.
• He also brings presents to children.

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Christmas Land

• Close to where they say Santa Claus lives, is
  Christmas Land.
• This theme park attracts many tourists.

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Before Christmas Eve

• Before Christmas Eve, the people from Finland
  clean all their houses and decorate them.

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Christmas Eve in the Morning

• In Christmas Eve in the morning, people eat rice
  porridge and palm fruit juice.
• They enjoy eating this.

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Christmas Eve _at_ Noon

• At noon, Peace of Christmas is broadcasted on
  the radio or on television.

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Christmas Eve at Evening

• In the evening, people eat foods like
• Casseroles w/ macaroni, and rutabaga.
• Carrots or potatoes
• Cooked ham or turkey.

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At Night

• At night people go to cemeteries and put candles
  on the burial graves.
• They are usually for their ancestors or friends.

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At Christmas Day

• Children get presents usually from a relative
  dressed in Santa Claus.
• When they get older, they realize that it was a
  relative.

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