Every year, the small city of Rovaniemi becomes a magnet for tourists wanting to soak up the spirit of Christmas. On the edge of the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Finland, the ‘official home of ...

Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Hidden away in the snowy north of Finland is Santa’s Official Post Office. The sorting center, located in Rovaniemi, is expected to ...

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and is home to the Santa Claus Village, a theme park that retells the story of Joulupukki, a Finnish Christmas figure. The Santa Claus Village is located 8 km ...

Christmas is here and the Nordic traditions have begun. The primary denomination of the Nordic countries has been Lutheran, so the church traditions are very much a part of the season’s ...

Johan Juujärvi is the manager of Rovaniemi Airport, in the capital of Lapland in northern Finland. He's expecting the usual busy Christmas. “December is our busiest month of the year ...

It's a fun exploration of some unusual Christmas traditions around the world, including Mexico, Japan and Finland. It celebrates Christmas as a special time for Christians and non-Christians alike.

November is here and Christmas celebrations are around the corner. The first Sunday of Advent is at the end of November in 2022. In the Nordic countries, the preparations begin for the holiday ...