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Festive Christmas Celebrations

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Finland is the official home to Santa Claus, and you may even meet him in Espoo during the festive season. Christmas celebrations for Finns mean taking it slow and enjoying each other's company. Many stay home to celebrate with the family or head to the countryside or Finnish Lapland, where a cottage for the whole family can be rented. Winter activities such as skiing and sledding help to recover from the festive tables that often include pork roast as the main dish, a variety of fish, casseroles, and salads. Besides, the traditional mulled wine drink – Glögi with gingerbread or so-called 'joulutähdet' (sweet pastries) is presented throughout December when 'pikkujoulu' so-called small Christmas parties occur. To fully recharge one's body and soul during Christmas, a traditional sauna session at the end of the night is a must. 

Joulupiparit, piparkakkumuotit ja havuja pöydällä.

How can you celebrate? 

Christmas Feast

Little Christmas dinner

Little Christmas dinner

Sat 2.12.2023 18:00 - Sat 9.12.2023 23:30
Kopuntie 24, 03100 Vihti
Fat XMAS Buffet / Christmas lunch

Fat XMAS Buffet / Christmas lunch

Wed 6.12.2023 12:00 - Thu 21.12.2023 15:00
1 Tietotie, Espoo
Haltia Christmas lunch

Haltia Christmas lunch

Thu 7.12.2023 - Fri 15.12.2023
Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo
Freja's Christmas lunch

Freja's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
Backby Manor's Christmas lunch

Backby Manor's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 11:00 - Fri 15.12.2023 14:00
Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Christmas lunch Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden's Grill It! in the restaurant

Christmas lunch Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden's Grill It! in the restaurant

Mon 11.12.2023 11:00 - Wed 20.12.2023 14:00
Tapionaukio 3, 02100 Espoo
Castle's Christmas lunch

Castle's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 11:30 - Thu 21.12.2023 13:30
Majvikintie 1, 02430 Kirkkonummi
Christmas lunch Innopoli 1 and Innopoli 2

Christmas lunch Innopoli 1 and Innopoli 2

Wed 13.12.2023 11:00
Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, 02150 Espoo
Restaurant & Cafe SooS Christmas lunch

Restaurant & Cafe SooS Christmas lunch

Wed 13.12.2023 11:00
Hatsinanpuisto 8, 02600 Espoo
Christmas lunch

Christmas lunch

Thu 14.12.2023 12:00 - Tue 19.12.2023 15:00
Kopuntie 24, 03100 Vihti
Christmas lunch at Bistro Ranta

Christmas lunch at Bistro Ranta

Tue 12.12.2023 11:00 - Fri 22.12.2023 14:00
Otaranta 2, 02150 Espoo
Bodom Manor's Christmas lunch

Bodom Manor's Christmas lunch

Wed 6.12.2023 11:00 - Thu 21.12.2023 15:15
Bodominkuja 7, 02940 Espoo
Villa Lilla's Christmas lunches

Villa Lilla's Christmas lunches

Mon 27.11.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Laturinkuja 10, 02650 Espoo
Christmas lunch at Bear's Nest, Safarihouse or at Nuuksio Reindeer Park's Lappish Teepee

Christmas lunch at Bear's Nest, Safarihouse or at Nuuksio Reindeer Park's Lappish Teepee

Wed 15.11.2023 - Thu 21.12.2023
Nuuksiontie 83, 02820 Espoo
Traditional Christmas lunch at Nokkalan Majakka

Traditional Christmas lunch at Nokkalan Majakka

Mon 11.12.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Nokkalanniemi 2, Espoo
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Christmas Events

NuuksioAid

NuuksioAid

Sat 2.12.2023 09:00 - Sun 3.12.2023 18:00
Haltia Lake Lodge
Operation - Save the Christmas balls! -workshop

Operation - Save the Christmas balls! -workshop

Sat 2.12.2023 10:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Christmas and Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Christmas and Outdoor Flea Market in Haltia

Sat 2.12.2023 11:00
Haltia – the Finnish Nature Centre, Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Grillari's Jazz Jams

Grillari's Jazz Jams

Sat 2.12.2023 18:00
Soukantie 16, 02360 Espoo
Organ Night and Aria's Christmas

Organ Night and Aria's Christmas

Sun 3.12.2023 19:00
Kirkkopuisto 5, 02770 Espoo
Elisa Masters Espoo 2023

Elisa Masters Espoo 2023

Fri 1.12.2023 00:00 - Sun 3.12.2023 23:59
Espoo Metro Areena, Urheilupuistontie 3, 02200 Espoo
Espoo Adult Education Centre's traditional Christmas Gift Ceremony

Espoo Adult Education Centre's traditional Christmas Gift Ceremony

Mon 4.12.2023 16:00
Itätuulenpiha 1, 02100 Espoo
Christmas concert of the Espoo Adult Education Centre

Christmas concert of the Espoo Adult Education Centre

Mon 4.12.2023 18:30
Kirkkopolku 6, 02100 Espoo
Candomino's most beautiful polyphonic Christmas carols - sing along

Candomino's most beautiful polyphonic Christmas carols - sing along

Mon 4.12.2023 19:00
Rälssitilankuja 1, 02200 Espoo
Puppet Theater Sampo: Christmas is coming

Puppet Theater Sampo: Christmas is coming

Tue 5.12.2023 10:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Espoo Trail Run 6 December 2023

Espoo Trail Run 6 December 2023

Wed 6.12.2023 11:00
Puolarmaari 12, 02210 Espoo
Independence Day Celebration Brunch "Finlandia"

Independence Day Celebration Brunch "Finlandia"

Wed 6.12.2023 12:00
Kopuntie 24, 03100 Vihti
Let Sibelius play! Fall concert of the Espoo Wind Orchestra

Let Sibelius play! Fall concert of the Espoo Wind Orchestra

Wed 6.12.2023 16:00
Veräjäkallionkatu 2, 02650 Espoo
Haltia Christmas lunch

Haltia Christmas lunch

Thu 7.12.2023 - Fri 15.12.2023
Nuuksiontie 84, 02820 Espoo
Club For Five - Christmas 2023

Club For Five - Christmas 2023

Thu 7.12.2023 19:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Thursday dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on December 7, 2023

Thursday dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on December 7, 2023

Thu 7.12.2023 20:00
Korpilammentie 5, Espoo
In the street

In the street

Wed 10.12.1969 13:00 - Sun 10.12.2023 14:00
Otaniemen lukion Otasali, Tietotie 6, 02150 Espoo
Christmas is...

Christmas is...

Fri 8.12.2023 19:00 - Wed 20.12.2023 20:00
Kirkkopolku 6, 02100 Espoo
Art & Wine Staycation  14−15 October  / 18−19 November

Art & Wine Staycation 14−15 October / 18−19 November

Sat 18.11.2023 - Sun 18.2.2024
Hanasaari – Hanaholmen, Hanasaarenranta 5, Espoo
Petrus Schroderus - White Christmas

Petrus Schroderus - White Christmas

Sat 9.12.2023 05:00
Espoo Cultural Centre, Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Craft workshop in Museum Leikki

Sat 18.11.2023 11:00 - Sun 17.12.2023 13:00
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
Estrada's ballet and dance shows in Kannusali

Estrada's ballet and dance shows in Kannusali

Sat 9.12.2023 12:30 - Sun 10.12.2023 19:30
Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
Christmas show of Santa Claus, Master Elf and Karri the Turkey

Christmas show of Santa Claus, Master Elf and Karri the Turkey

Sat 9.12.2023 13:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
An Evening with Heavy Metal Perse

An Evening with Heavy Metal Perse

Sat 9.12.2023 19:00 - Sun 10.12.2023 00:00
Kupla, Kauppamiehentie 7, (Kulttuuriaukio), 02100 Espoo
Freja's Christmas lunch

Freja's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
Public sauna- & winter swimming

Public sauna- & winter swimming

Wed 29.11.2023 - Sun 21.4.2024
Vesiurheilukeskus Laguuni, Keilalahdentie 8, Espoo
Backby Manor's Christmas lunch

Backby Manor's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 11:00 - Fri 15.12.2023 14:00
Bodomintie 37, 02740 Espoo
Christmas lunch Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden's Grill It! in the restaurant

Christmas lunch Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden's Grill It! in the restaurant

Mon 11.12.2023 11:00 - Wed 20.12.2023 14:00
Tapionaukio 3, 02100 Espoo
Castle's Christmas lunch

Castle's Christmas lunch

Mon 11.12.2023 11:30 - Thu 21.12.2023 13:30
Majvikintie 1, 02430 Kirkkonummi
Puppet theater Sampo: A surprise gift for a friend

Puppet theater Sampo: A surprise gift for a friend

Tue 12.12.2023 10:00
Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoo
Bog, dig and blog – refresh your relationship with nature

Bog, dig and blog – refresh your relationship with nature

Sun 1.10.2023 00:00 - Sun 7.4.2024 23:59
Suomen luontokeskus Haltia, Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Siina & Taikaradio (duo): Christmas catches the paw concert

Siina & Taikaradio (duo): Christmas catches the paw concert

Tue 12.12.2023 18:00
Children’s Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Christmas lunch Innopoli 1 and Innopoli 2

Christmas lunch Innopoli 1 and Innopoli 2

Wed 13.12.2023 11:00
Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, 02150 Espoo
Restaurant & Cafe SooS Christmas lunch

Restaurant & Cafe SooS Christmas lunch

Wed 13.12.2023 11:00
Hatsinanpuisto 8, 02600 Espoo
Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Public guidance in Museum Leikki

Wed 29.11.2023 17:30 - Wed 20.12.2023 17:45
Ahertajantie 3, 02100 Espoo
The Nutcracker - narrated by Anna Airola, music by UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

The Nutcracker - narrated by Anna Airola, music by UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra

Wed 13.12.2023 19:00
Espoo Cathedral, Kirkkopuisto, 02770 Espoo
Jamkids' Christmas in Sello's library

Jamkids' Christmas in Sello's library

Thu 14.12.2023 18:00
Viaporintori, 02600 Espoo
"Hiljaa" - the traditional Christmas concert of the choir family

"Hiljaa" - the traditional Christmas concert of the choir family

Thu 14.12.2023 19:00
Kirkkopuisto 5, 02770 Espoo
Finnish landscape - rugged beauty and reduced aesthetics

Finnish landscape - rugged beauty and reduced aesthetics

Wed 29.11.2023 - Sun 7.1.2024
Elfvikintie 4, 02600 Espoo
Freja Rooftop's live music evenings

Freja Rooftop's live music evenings

Sat 7.10.2023 - Sat 16.12.2023
Restaurant Freja, Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
House of elves - Christmas workshop

House of elves - Christmas workshop

Sat 16.12.2023 10:00
Children's Cultural Centre Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3, Espoo
Estrada's dance performances in Uusi Paviljonki

Estrada's dance performances in Uusi Paviljonki

Sat 16.12.2023 13:00
Läntinen koulupolku 3, 02700 Kauniainen
Joy appears - Tapiola Chamber Choir's Christmas concert

Joy appears - Tapiola Chamber Choir's Christmas concert

Sat 16.12.2023 17:00
Kirkkopolku 6, 02100 Espoo
Little Christmas in Nokkala

Little Christmas in Nokkala

Mon 6.11.2023 - Sun 17.12.2023
Nokkalanniemi 2, Espoo
Erkko Badermann: Exhibition of Raptors and Primitive birds

Erkko Badermann: Exhibition of Raptors and Primitive birds

Tue 31.10.2023 - Sun 21.1.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Polytech Choir's Christmas concert - Olari church 16.12.2023

Polytech Choir's Christmas concert - Olari church 16.12.2023

Sat 16.12.2023 19:00
Rälssitilankuja 1, 02200 Espoo
Dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on Sat 16.12.2023

Dances at the Hotel Korpilampi on Sat 16.12.2023

Sat 16.12.2023 20:30
Korpilammentie 5, Espoo
Bodom Manor's Christmas lunch

Bodom Manor's Christmas lunch

Wed 6.12.2023 11:00 - Thu 21.12.2023 15:15
Bodominkuja 7, 02940 Espoo
Traditional Christmas lunch at Nokkalan Majakka

Traditional Christmas lunch at Nokkalan Majakka

Mon 11.12.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Nokkalanniemi 2, Espoo
ChristmasQ

ChristmasQ

Wed 20.12.2023 19:00
Veräjäkallionkatu 2, 02650 Espoo
Finnish Nature exhibition

Finnish Nature exhibition

Sun 1.10.2023 - Tue 30.4.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
The Finnish Nature Photography of the Year 2023 exhibition

The Finnish Nature Photography of the Year 2023 exhibition

Tue 31.10.2023 - Sun 7.1.2024
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Unlimited Christmas - charity concert

Unlimited Christmas - charity concert

Thu 21.12.2023 19:00
Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo
Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Rent a fatbike from Hotel Korpilampi

Tue 4.10.2022 00:00 - Tue 31.12.2024 23:59
Korpilammentie 5, 02970 Espoo
Villa Lilla's Christmas lunches

Villa Lilla's Christmas lunches

Mon 27.11.2023 - Fri 22.12.2023
Laturinkuja 10, 02650 Espoo
Jylla Ensemble's Christmas concert

Jylla Ensemble's Christmas concert

Fri 22.12.2023 18:00
Kipparinkatu 8, 02320 Espoo
Haltia's Gate Little Christmas

Haltia's Gate Little Christmas

Tue 3.10.2023 - Thu 14.12.2023
Haltia Lake Lodge
Organize a little Christmas in Freja

Organize a little Christmas in Freja

Fri 13.10.2023 - Sun 3.12.2023
Restaurant Freja
Artist meeting with the winner of The Nature Photography of the Year 2023 Jetro Luhtaa in Haltia, Nu

Artist meeting with the winner of The Nature Photography of the Year 2023 Jetro Luhtaa in Haltia, Nu

Sat 30.12.2023 13:00
Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
Freja's New Year's brunch

Freja's New Year's brunch

Sun 31.12.2023 12:00
Suomenlahdentie 7, 02230 Espoo
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