Tag: Finnish Christmas

Santa visits early – Hyvää joulua!











Santa visits early





in these Northern parts





He makes his first delivery





to Finnish folk and elves.










So we say ‘hyvää joulua’





to you on Christmas Eve





For Santa has arrived here





The famous saint himself.










He sometimes comes in person





Arraigned in his red suit.





But don’t be disappointed





If he just sends an elf.










Presents for the children





Bits for the adults





Letters up the chimney





Clearly brought results.










So he‘ll be with you shortly





But will come while your asleep





Here he visits early





The kids are all awake.





Finnish Christmas Spread

	


	



			
				


			

			
We’ll have a Finnish Christmas – Hyvää joulua to you.
		
	
	

		

Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays?










Christmas is the usual time





We’d have a special meal





But we will be in Finland





This coming Christmas tide.










We won’t be eating Turkey





The star’s a Christmas Ham





Probably glazed with mustard





They call it Joulukinkku.










And probably a Gravalax





Smoked Salmon on the side





A special beetroot salad





And maybe meatballs too.










There’ll be special casseroles





Of potato, carrot, swede.





I think they’re sweet and creamy





But I don’t know how they’re made.










I know Rice porridge features





Maybe Gingerbread biscuits





And pastries with prune jam.





Mulled wine with almonds and raisins





And coffee to finish off.










The other thing to get used to





When we’ll eat the meal.





We would eat on Christmas Day





They eat the day before.










Hyvää joulua!