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December
The Christmas period is celebrated enthusiastically with cinnamon smells,
warming mulled drinks, and festive traditions putting the meaning back into
the event.
Itsenäisyyspäivä
Finland celebrates its independence day on 6 December with torchlight processions, fire-
works and concerts.
Joulu (Christmas)
Pikkujoulu (little Christmas) parties, with plenty of
glögi
(hot punch) consumed, dot the
lead-up to the main event, which features a family meal on Christmas Eve. Lapland sees
Santas galore, reindeer, and plenty of kitschy but fun Christmas spirit.
