Father Christmas has finished his preparations and is heading off around the world to deliver presents to deserving children.
Yle was on hand to see Santa Claus set off on his annual journey today, leaving Korvantunturi in Finnish Lapland on a worldwide tour to deliver presents. He’ll arrive in most places on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, bringing gifts for those youngsters who’ve been good over the last year.
His gifts are many and varied, but this year, according to information received by Yle, he’ll be delivering plenty of tablets, fitness trackers, along with lego and traditional board games.
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