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The flag of Finland, with its white field crossed by a bold blue Nordic cross, symbolizes snow, lakes, and the cool clear skies that define the land. During Christmas in Helsinki, this emblematic flag often flutters over cities wrapped in festive decorations, lights, and the warm glow of seasonal markets. The Senate Square in particular hosts Helsinki’s well‑loved Christmas Market, with wooden stalls, traditional crafts and foods, where the flag’s contrasting colors mirror the winter scenes—crisp white snow under deep blue skies—or in this case, under twinkling lights and holiday cheer. christmas in helsinki