Finland's Santa Claus: Christmas will not be canceled

Finland's Santa Claus has sent a message of optimism and hope to children around the world, reassuring them that "Christmas will not be canceled" this year despite the pandemic that has caused so much hardship for families.

Finland's arctic wonderland attracts thousands of children annually and Santa's post office in Rovaniemi receives letters from across the globe from youngsters revealing their wishes for Christmas.

And the greatest wish from Finland's Santa is that everyone stays safe this year.

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