Holidays in Finland

Thanksgiving (November 28, American holiday), Independence Day (December 6, Finnish holiday) and Christmas (December 25) all fall within just a few weeks of each other in Finland! 

Location: 
Tampere Finland

Photos

Handmade gingerbread ice cream with Glögi sauce (Glögi is a warm holiday drink made with berries and spices)
Finland celebrates its independence on December 6, and although it is a solemn event, there are still songs, fireworks and celebrations
This massive Christmas tree is in the city center, lit up after a large parade and carols
Joulutorttu, or Christmas tarts, are a Finnish specialty and everyone has their favorite way to make them! Here they are prepared with plum jam.
We visited the Finnish Fazer chocolate and candy factory, and you can eat all the chocolate and candy you can in 15 minutes!
The Finnish Parliament building has great national significance - it was a bold statement to show the world Finland was independent and united
On this day, several big decisions were made in this room, especially regarding a recent post-office strike. The Prime Minister of Finland resigned and now the youngest PM in the world, Ms. Sanna Marin, is PM
As a part of the holiday market and festivities, dogs dressed up in their holiday finest!

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