FINLAND
Finnish people believe that Father Christmas (Santa Claus) lives in the north part of Finland called (or Lapland), north of the Arctic Circle. People from all over the world send letters to Santa Claus in Finland.
Everyone tries to be at home for Christmas, including fishermen who try to get their boats into the harbour by December 21st, St. Thomas’ Day
Animals are given their own Christmas in Finland, with farmers sometimes hanging a sheaf of wheat on a tree to be eaten and pecked at by the birds. Nuts and pieces of suet are also hung on trees in bags from the branches.