This holiday season, Finnish homes are once again being adorned with millions of traditional Christmas flowers cultivated across approximately 50 commercial greenhouses in the country. The top picks for the festive season remain the poinsettia, amaryllis, and hyacinth, reflecting Finland s strong Christmas traditions.
Minna Rantala, Communications Manager of the Finnish Horticultural Association, highlights the steady popularity of these classic Christmas plants.
MARQUETTE The Lake Superior Chapter of Finlandia Foundation National will have its annual “Pikkujoulu,” or Little Christmas Party, on Saturday, Dec. 16.
A recent consumer study by Hintaopas, a price comparison service, reveals changing trends in Finnish holiday shopping habits. The study found that about 9% of Finns do not plan to buy any Christmas gifts this year, while nearly 12% intend to spend less than 50 euros. The most common budget for holiday gifts is between 50 and 100 euros.
Interestingly, a third of Finnish consumers are planning to make some or all of their Christmas purchases during the post-holiday sales.