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Joulupukki (Finnish: [ˈjou̯luˌpukːi]) is a Finnish Christmas figure. The name joulupukki literally means ' Christmas goat ' or ' Yule goat ' in Finnish; the word pukki comes from the Old Swedish word bukker, a cognate of English "buck", meaning ' billy-goat '. An old Nordic folk tradition, the figure is now often conflated with Santa Claus. [1]
Having a sauna at Christmas is an old tradition. People washed in the Christmas sauna before the festivities, and food and drink gifts were left there for the elf. People in wealthy families started giving each other presents at the beginning of the 1800s. [15] Christmas calendars arrived in Finland after the second world war. [16]
Pikkujoulu (Finnish for "little Christmas") is a Finnish traditional party held to anticipate Christmas. The Pikkujoulu party is non-formal, highly festive, and themed after Christmas. Pikkujoulu parties are held by various communities, organisations, companies, or just among friends.
Helsinki Christmas Market in 2022. Helsinki Christmas Market (Finnish: Tuomaan Markkinat; Swedish: Tomasmarknaden; lit. ' St. Thomas Market ') is a Christmas market held every year in Helsinki, Finland. It is visited by more than 300,000 people every year. [1] [2] [3] The event has been organized since 1994.
2. Merry Christmas! May your happiness be large and your bills be small. 3. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. 4. May your holidays sparkle with joy and laughter! 5. Merry Christmas with lots ...
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The holiday season definitely lives up to its reputation as the happiest time of the year. From memorable days spent decorating the tree and DIY-ing unique decorations to fun-filled celebrations ...
125 Merry Christmas Wishes for your Holiday Cards Getty Images Holidays gifts for your family and friends just wouldn't be complete without a heartwarming Christmas card to top things off.