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FITCHBURG — The Finnish Center at Saima Park will host a hands-on baking workshop from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the center, located at 67 Scott Road. The community is welcome to ...

FITCHBURG — Saunas are not only a part of our daily lives but play a role in some Finnish holiday festivities and the Finnish Center at Saima Park is excited to invite the community to celebrate them.

The Finns really know how to celebrate the Christmas season. Here are a few more Finnish holiday traditions: Anna's Day: Dec. 9 is the day preparations for Christmas traditionally begin in earnest.

At Helsinki’s Tuomaan Markkinat, Finland’s oldest and largest Christmas market, we were instantly immersed in festive magic.

With crisp, untrodden snow throughout the colder months, dazzling lights (tempered only by four hours of sunlight each day) and the opportunity to meet Santa himself, Finland is a must-visit ...