KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 3: Culture and traditions
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Finnish word. In English: Christmas Eve
24 December, the main day of Christmas in Finland.
Facts about the word
- Christmas is the most important holiday in Finland, and its main day is Christmas Eve, 24 December. InfoFinland
- On Christmas Eve presents are usually given, and a Christmas tree is brought into the home. InfoFinland
- If you are on annual leave, under the Annual Holidays Act Christmas Eve does not use up your leave days. Vuosilomalaki 162/2005
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Christmas Eve is 24 December. The June bonfire belongs to Midsummer, and Christmas Eve is not a boat.
The word belongs to Chapter 3: Culture and traditions. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
