The Santa Claus of Finland is called Joulupukki and this idol of him made me think of the Vikings, though he looks more friendly. In Finland, Christmas trees are set up on December 23. Red-coated gnomes called Tomar (like Elves) help Joulupukki prepare and deliver presents on Christmas Eve. The Finns, along with family and friends, also give holiday treats to animals. A sheaf of grain is often tied to a pole and left for the birds to eat. Some Finnish people will not eat their Christmas dinner until the birds have been fed. Here is the picture of the day:
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