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Santa Claus post office by Visit Rovaniemi

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Italian bishop sparks debate, saying 'Father Christmas doesn't exist'

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/12/21

St Nicholas was a saint who brought gifts to the poor, not presents, the Bishop explained in front of children

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Facebook bans controversial Santa Claus helper 'Black Pete'

The Nomad Today 8/12/20

The US company counts black make-up, thick lips and frizzy wigs among discriminatory stereotypes now prohibited.

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Joulupukki sent us a message for quarantine times

The Nomad Today 4/7/20

"Now that we are all at home, we have a good time for everything. You should spend some time with your family, especially with the children. You can teach new things, something exciting maybe. You…

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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…

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.

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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.

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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.

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Santa Claus' departure for his trip around the world

12/23/18

Santa Claus (Joulupukki, in Finnish language) departed today December 23rd to his annual journey around the world from this home, which is located in the city of Rovaniemi, in the Finnish…

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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.

Finland Koli snow forest hill by JussiHelttunen

Tourism

Top destinations to enjoy the Finnish winter

The Nomad Today 12/2/18

Winter is coming and it brings infinite opportunities to enjoy the extreme forces of nature as well as unique experiences: Christmas markets, northern lights hunting, snow boarding, ice…

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Santa Claus shows his hometown in Lapland

11/7/18

Santa Claus receives visitors every single day of the year in Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Video published by Visit Rovaniemi.