300-mile race around Finland culminates on Christmas Eve and is said to be the same route taken by Santa when he trained to fly around the world. Since this was the last race of Anya’s father ...

Rebecca Ann Hughes covers travel, culture and food in Europe. Hidden away in the snowy north of Finland is Santa’s Official Post Office. The sorting center, located in Rovaniemi, is expected to ...

Later that day, Father Frost, accompanied by his retinue, will travel to the Finnish city of Lappeenranta, where he will wish residents a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, and will also visit ...