A visit to Santa Claus!

And you in the childhood dreamed to see a real live Santa Claus or Santa Claus?  Today you can make the new year bright dream of their children and give them the opportunity to see Santa!

In Lapland, near Rovaniemi, is located the present village of Santa Claus, which has long been one of the most visited tourist destinations in Finland.

It is believed that the Santa Claus village in Lapland appeared, thanks to Eleanor Roosevelt, the widow of United States President Franklin Roosevelt. In the distant 1950, Eleanor wanted to visit the homeland of Santa, which when she heard, near Rovaniemi.

Specially for the visit of high-ranking guests, there was a hut, surviving, by the way, until today. And later in the village began to arrive the people who wanted too a visit to Santa Claus. And soon, thanks to growing popularity, the usual village turned into a magical little town that became a place of pilgrimage for those who still believe in a light tale about Santa Claus. In addition, there is a large complex with a variety of winter activities. By the way, this complex is open throughout the year.

But here you will hear a very different version of the origin of the fairy village. Local residents with pleasure will tell you that about 100 years ago, a man accidentally found out about where it lives a kind grandfather Santa. This man began to tell others about the cave in which live Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, about Christmas reindeer-drawn sleighs, and about young men – it is the elves who are working in the cave workshop.

Because Santa Claus didn't want the location of his real home was declassified, he decided to reach out to people, and settled near Rovaniemi, which is now coming and its loyal fans to meet their favorite character and share the most intimate wishes of new year or Christmas gift.

Throughout the year, the little gnomes that work grandpa Santa, conduct the counting of good and bad deeds of every child in the world. And when it comes time to give gifts, Santa Claus personally looks through each entry to evaluate the child's behavior and determine what kind of him to make a gift.

Obedient and well-behaved children, Santa is nice with beautiful gifts, but if the child misbehaved, was capricious, or even committed acts ugly then this baby will get a gift only dry firewood. But so bad the children are very little, therefore, usually one of the kids is not Christmas without this coveted gift.

In the home of Santa Claus always offers a warm festive atmosphere, and in the village itself you will find just a lot of magic and great mood. Here you can see the beautiful view Christmas elves, visit Santa Park, in every corner the spirit of Christmas tales.

Good-natured Finnish aunt, guests are treated to a traditional Christmas village with gingerbread and delicious and ldquo;Pecci & raquo; (special children's grog). And in the evening in a sleigh pulled by reindeer team, Park will visit Santa Claus and begin the wondrous Christmas carnival — not the swirl of children's laughter and immense joy.  & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;

If you get into the Workshop of Santa Claus, you can buy here Souvenirs, which then will be delivered to your address at the specified time.

While working in Santa's Workshop:

Daily from 8.00-20.00 (June to August).

Daily from 9.00-17.00 (September-may).

In the Santa Claus village even has an online camera, open all year round. See what is happening in the main square of the village, you can always link.&& nbsp;

You can also send a letter to Santa Claus. Email address Santa Tahtikuja 1, FI-96930 Napapiiri, joulupukinpaaposti@posti.fi.

Time of reception of Santa Claus:

Daily 9.00-11.00, 12.00-15.00, 16.00-17.00

31 Dec: 9.00-11.00, 12.00-17.00

1 January: 12.00-15.00, 16.00-19.00

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