Christmas traditions in Finland are centered on the home and family. The sense of warmth of the family home and the merriment of the season of Christmas are kept well in this freezing climate.
Finland is the home of Santa, and every child in Finland knows that Santa lives on the Mountain of Korvatunturi in the town of Savukoski.
This town is in the northern section of Finland called Lapland. There are many many reindeer in Lapland and, after all, Why wouldn't Santa live where his reindeer are?
By Christmas Eve morning, children all over the world are filled with excitement and in Finland the children know that Finland is the first country on the list of Santa's stops. As a matter of fact, he stops there on Christmas Eve with gifts for every one.
The market is held here after snow fall and the lake freezes every year. We hope you have enjoyed this live Christmas Webcam and Merry Christmas to you all.