Prime Minister Marin's Christmas Message

Dear friends,

There are just a few days left until Christmas. All around Finland, people are admiring Christmas lights in the streets, attending school Christmas parties and enjoying festive concerts. It’s the season for gingerbread and Christmas decorations in office common rooms.

But we may also have to work long hours to get the last things done before the Christmas break. Many of us will welcome the opportunity to rest after a long year.

I will be among those looking forward to winding down, spending time with my family and getting into the Christmas spirit. Our Christmas traditions include visiting the residents’ sauna in our building, picking up our tree at the Tammelantori square in Tampere, spending time together and singing Christmas carols.

I hope that all of you will get a chance to relax in the company of your loved ones. Each in your own way, with your own traditions.

I wish everyone a very joyful and peaceful Christmas season!