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 Traditions and customs

Sauna: with about 1.6 million saunas, we can say that this relaxation method is a tradition in Finland (it, in fact, originates from Finland). In most hotels, room rates include the sauna and the use of the swimming pool. From the traditional saunas next to the water or more modern facilities, the principle is the same: you wash yourself, then go and relax in a humid room, in a heat of 80 to 100°C. After a complete perspiration, the skin's pores are closed by a cold shower or a dip in the lake or swimming pool!
Christmas: Christmas for Finnish people lasts much longer than two days. Celebrations start as early as October, with the preparation of Christmas decorations and fairs. These evenings are called Pikkujoulu, or ?small Christmas'. On Christmas Eve, Finnish people light up graves of relatives with candles. The view of snow covered and lit cemeteries is really magical. In Lapland, near Rovaniemi, you can visit Santa Claus' house (and entertain yourself at Santapark), as well as Mother Claus' house in the east of Ukko Kekkonen park.
Reindeer races: they take place from January to March. Raising farms, in the north, also offer you the opportunity to learn how to drive sleds and to learn more about reindeer-raising.

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