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The stories of winter in Turku – pictures from a bygone century

These historic pictures take us through the decades, from moments in everyday life to the atmosphere of Christmas time. They reveal forgotten stories – how the Aura river was crossed with kicksleds and horse-drawn sleds, and how Santa Claus wishes Merry Christmas at Turku Railway Station. The pictures give hints of our familiar Christmas traditions: the shimmer from the Christmas tree, the declaration of Christmas peace, and the Boxing Day Songs at Luostarinmäki.