Jouluaika
Jouluaika is the Finnish term for the Christmas season. In Finnish culture, the period typically begins with the first Sunday of Advent and lasts until Epiphany on January 6. The central celebration is Christmas Eve (jouluaatto) on December 24, when many families gather for a festive dinner, exchange gifts, and often welcome Joulupukki, the Christmas Santa. The following days—Christmas Day (joulupäivä) on December 25 and Tapaninpäivä (Boxing Day) on December 26—are commonly spent with relatives and quiet time at home.
Traditionally the season includes Advent preparations, such as lighting weekly candles on the advent wreath and
Culinary traditions are a notable aspect. Typical jouluruoat include joulukinkku (Christmas ham), various laatikot (potato and
In Finnish folklore, Joulupukki is the figure of Santa Claus who, according to tradition, resides at Korvatunturi