Christmas celebrations in Turku during the 1800s

What did it look like celebrating Christmas in Turku during the 1800s, when the streets were dark and the holidays long? And from where have the traditions of having a Christmas tree, giving presents, and being visited by Santa Claus come from?

Travel back in time and experience the spectrum of Christmas celebrations in the modest cottages on Luostarinmäki and in the bright halls in burgher households. Many of the current Christmas traditions – Christmas tree, presents, cards, and Santa – all stem from these homes more than 200 years ago. Perhaps you will find similarities from bygone times, or maybe you will get inspired by the Christmas food or decorations.