Finland is the country that first visit Santa Claus, who arrived from Lapland to give gifts to children! The main winter holiday is Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25. The new year is kind of a repeat of Christmas.. the Whole family gathers at the table full of food. In Finland the local population believes in the predictions. And this Christmas they are guessing, melting the wax and pouring it then in cold water. In twelve hours a day in Turku is the oldest city and former capital of Finland declares Christmas peace. In the evening Finns families go to Church cemetery, where 5 hours is the service. They light candles on the graves of loved ones.
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