Santa's village overflows with Christmas season visitors
With Christmas approaching, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is bustling with tourists eager to meet Santa, see the Northern Lights, and revel in the winter wonderland.
Over 1.2 million overnight stays were recorded in 2023, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.
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Tourists flock to Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi, enjoying snow, reindeer rides, and meeting Santa. At the Snowman World ice restaurant, visitors dine on local dishes in temperatures of -5Β°C, savoring rich, creamy meals like salmon soup and roast elk.
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In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this yearβs unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors.
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Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times.
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Leaders from northern and southern Europe have said EU security requires increased investment if countries hope to see off the ongoing threat from Russia.
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Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.
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From his Lapland town of Rovaniemi, Santa Claus is preparing for Christmas. But after Finland's hottest summer, there is not a snowflake in sight. "We can see that the climate change is true," he..
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