Latest news about Christmas in The Nomad Today

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Finland

SPEECH TO THE NATION

Marin’s Christmas message: "We are still in the midst of the crisis"

The Nomad Today 12/22/20

"The shortest day of the year is already behind us. That gives us hope."

19 December 2020, Berlin: A woman wears a face mask looks at the candles and white roses laid in the shape of a heart at the "Golden Rift" memorial during the commemoration on the fourth anniversary of the Islamist attack on the Breitscheidplatz Christmas market. where On 19 December 2016, a truck was deliberately driven into the Christmas market next to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church at Breitscheidplatz in Berlin, leaving 12 people dead and 56 others injured. Photo: Christoph Soeder/dpa

World

ISLAMIST ATTACK

Church bells ring for those killed at Berlin Christmas market

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/20/20

On 19 December 2016, Tunisian national Anis Amri drove a stolen truck through the festive gathering at the Berlin square, killing 11 people and injuring 70 more.

A woman wears a face mask passes in front of Christmas lights outside shops at Oxford Street while England continues a four week national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photo: Kirsty O'connor/PA Wire/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

WHO Europe advises mask use at family gatherings during Christmas

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/20

Office of the Finnish Social Security Institution (Kela) in Espoo. Photo: © Foreigner.fi.

Finland

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Kela advances due date to request December unemployment money

The Nomad Today 12/7/20

The social security institution recommends submitting the unemployment situation report to the electronic service as early as the morning of the report submission date, so that it can be processed…

Finland

FINNISH TRADITION

Do you still send Christmas postcards?

The Nomad Today 12/5/20

In 2019, 59.5 million postcards were printed in the EU. Most of them were produced in only 3 countries.

Christmas market cathedral Helsinki Visit Finland

Coronavirus

RESTRICTIONS

Helsinki Christmas Market cancelled

The Nomad Today 11/27/20

It was set to open on Saturday 5 December.

Finland

Finance Ministry spent 21,626 euros on anniversary themed party

The Nomad Today 4/14/20

Ministry of Finance did not organize a New Year Party. However, they preferred a big anniversary part. In addition, other Finish ministries spent more than 250,000 euros for their Christmas parties.

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Tourism

Brexit and Thomas Cook took their toll on Lapland's Christmas tourism business

The Nomad Today 1/20/20

A total of 724 chartered flights landed in Lapland airports in December. This is 55 flights less than in 2018. Finnish airport operator Finavia blames the United Kingdom for this decline.

Video

Santa Claus: "Be tolerant of other person's thoughts and opinions"

The Nomad Today 12/23/19

"Be tolerant of other person's thoughts and opinions," says Santa Claus to all of us before starting his journey around the world. In this video by Visit Rovaniemi, the Father Christmas wishes…

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Finland

Sanna Marin's Christmas message: "Relax with your loved ones, each in your own way, with your own traditions"

The Nomad Today 12/22/19

The Government has published the Christmas message from the Prime Minister, which lacks any religious content and only mentions traditions that can by enjoyed by the entire population.

Finland

Flying from Finland this Christmas? Tips for smooth holiday travelling

The Nomad Today 12/20/19

Can you take a Christmas ham or fireworks through airport security? Read here a list of tips for packing your Christmas hand luggage from the operator of the Finnish airports.

Finland

What are the Finnish Christmas traditions?

Pablo Morilla 12/15/19

Christmas food, sweets, sauna and celebrations: if you live in Finland or you are planning to travel at this time of year, we tell you how to make the most of these special dates.

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Tourism

Christmas in Tampere: 5 events to enjoy it to the fullest

Attila Kustán Magyari 12/12/19

If you want to have a memorable Christmas experience in Finland, here are our tips on how to enjoy the country's third largest city.

Tourism

Flying from Helsinki at Christmas? See this list of festive events at the airport

The Nomad Today 12/2/19

Helsinki Airport wants to help passengers waiting for their flights get into the holiday spirit and offer international travelers uniquely Finnish Christmas experiences.

Tourism

Discover the main Christmas attractions in Finland

Pablo Morilla 12/1/19

Christmas has a different flavor in these frozen lands because this is the country of Santa Claus. Read in this article about its main attractions for this time of year.

Finland

The place where all living and dead Finns go on Christmas Eve

The Nomad Today 12/24/18

Get together to enjoy a Christmas sauna is a tradition among Finns since ancient times, when saunas were just holes on the ground filled with hot stones. Pay respect to the elves, gnomes and…

Tourism

Video: Santa Claus departs to his annual journey around the world

The Nomad Today 12/23/18

Before departing, Santa Claus makes preparations for his long journey in a secret place. Wrapped in peace and silence, he puts on his thinking cap for a moment.

Lifestyle

5 best Netflix series to get hooked this Christmas

The Nomad Today 12/14/18

We bring you a selection of the best contents available at this moment at the Netlix Finnish service. Of course, all them have English subtitles.

Video

Santa Claus is ready for Christmas 2018

12/11/18

Joulupukki, as he is called in Finland, is already prepared to deliver our presents this year. You can watch him in this video made by Visit Rovaniemi.