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Anche in alcuni centri commerciali finlandesi Babbo Natale da’ appuntamento ai bimbi per ascoltare le loro richieste, come si vede spesso nei film Americani. Si mette seduto nella sua larga poltrona e li prende in braccio per dare loro l’opportunita’ di fargli capire bene quello che desiderano. L’ho incontrato anch’io: eccolo!
L’ambiente, in particolare la sua casetta, era addobbato non solo con giocattoli e dolcetti, ma anche con decori tradizionali…
Che gioia! Seduta sulle ginocchia del Babbo! Che momento suggestivo…sara’ un ricordo d’infanzia che le restera’ nel cuore.
Giusto per quei due o tre di voi che ancora non lo sapessero: Babbo Natale abita in un recesso della Lapponia finlandese il cui nome è Korvatunturi, che significa Monte dell’Orecchio; perchè il Babbo “ascolta” le preghierine dei bambini.
Waiting for Santa.
As we often see in American movies, Santa Claus meets children in some shopping centres in Finland too. He sits in his large armchair and holds every child in his arms in order to listen carefully to their requests. I met him last Sunday. His cute house was furnished with toys and candies, but also with more traditional decorations…
Here we go: what an emotional moment to be sitting in Santa’s lap! A childhood memory to cherish all life long.
Just for those few of you who still do not know: Santa Claus lives in a secluded place in the Finnish Lapland called Korvatunturi; the place name means The Ear Mountain, because Santa “listens” to all children’s prayers.
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…Santa is a magical person known by many names around the world. I still believe.
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Hello Tom, we still firmly believe too! Hope you are having a peaceful pre-Christmas week!
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Hello Luisella,
it’s so good you spread the word! Some people believe Santa lives in the North Pole or in Greenland or – even worse – in the Swedish Lapland, but he lives in Finland!!! 😀 😀 😀
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Ahahah… Sara… the Swedish Lapland proprio no! Brrrr! (LOL!) 🙂 Thanks for your visit. Ti abbraccio. Buona settimana!
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Lovely decorations – wishing you a joyous Christmas!
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Thank you Carol. Thanks for your visit.
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La casetta è proprio deliziosa e tutta l’atmosfera fa bene al cuore di piccoli e grandi
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Grazie mille cara!
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That last photograph is wonderful. The two are oblivious to your camera, just concentrating on Christmas.
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Thank you Phil. This is exactly my opinion: the last shot is wonderful! The joy of the little girl is tangible… a timeless moment.
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This time of year is so special. Your photos say it all!
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I like the set up for Santa!
“Dear Santa- I can explain everything.”
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Thank you, Marleen. Have a nice pre-Christmas week!
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Santa deserves it… Have a nice week, William and thanks for your visit!
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A post full of Christmas feeling >3
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Que maravilha, gostei bastante de ver as fotografias, aproveito para desejar um Santo e Feliz Natal. 🎄
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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Thank you very much! I wish the same to you both. Bom Natal!
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Thanks, Riitta. Time is approaching…
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Really nice photos! Happy christmas waiting for you 😊 I cant wait for christmas eve and Santa to come, mostly the adults in my family are more excited and scared than the kids 😂
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We love Christmas too! We like the stopping of every activity and staying warm at home. It is a nice childish feeling… Thanks for your visit and have a happy Christmas you too!
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What wonderful decorations! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
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I love the Christmas decorations, but I must say I hated my first meeting with Father Christmas, I remember it distinctly, and you can see it on my face in the phone. Happy Christmas and thank you for visiting my blog this week.
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Happy Christmas to you too Jill! Thanks for your visit and for sharing your experience. 😉
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This time of year is so magical.
Beautiful photographs, thanks for sharing them here with us.
All the best Jan
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Thanks, kind Jan. And… yes, this is a magical time! Let’s enjoy it.
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Che meraviglia!! Buon natale mia cara
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Grazie!
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