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Dec
Jouluaatto is the Finnish way of celebrating Christmas Eve on December 24th. It's a day filled with excitement and happiness. Families in Finland gather to decorate their Christmas trees with lights and ornaments. They eat a special dinner with delicious foods like ham and fish. It's a time when loved ones share gifts that are placed under the Christmas tree. Many people also go to church and sing Christmas songs. In the evening, Santa Claus, called Joulupukki, might visit to give presents to the children. It's a joyful day full of love, warmth, and family traditions.
How to celebrate Jouluaatto?
On Jouluaatto, start by having a yummy breakfast with your family. After that, decorate the Christmas tree and listen to cheerful Christmas songs. In the afternoon, help bake gingerbread cookies and other yummy treats. Spend time playing games or watching Christmas movies together. In the evening, enjoy a special dinner with your family, with delicious foods like ham and potatoes. After dinner, gather around the tree to open gifts and share stories. Before bed, leave some cookies and milk for Santa and carrot sticks for the reindeer. Fall asleep feeling cozy and happy, dreaming of Christmas magic.
Where Jouluaatto is celebrated?
- - Finland
