Kemijärvi’s Christmas Opening at the Taivaan Tulet Square

Christmas Lights Up Kemijärvi Once Again!

The Christmas spirit in Kemijärvi comes alive on Saturday, 29 November, when the Taivaan Tulet Square fills with music, festive performances, and the joyful anticipation of Christmas. The programme offers fun and memorable moments for the whole family: beautiful Christmas carols will be heard, and Santa Claus himself will make an appearance. ParrunPätkä’s traditional ham bingo and a Christmas-themed craft shop will also be part of the festivities.

Stage Programme from 3:00 PM onwards

Hosts:
Iida Jussila and Jenna Ruopsa, Students from Kemijärvi Upper Secondary School

Performers:
Silja Sevonkari & Leila Linnove:
• The Sparrow on Christmas Morning
• This World Needs Love
Kemppateatteri – The Fools’ Christmas Frolic

Show Dancers:
• Children’s dance group of the Adult Education Centre
• Three students from the Dance School of the Eastern Lapland Music Institute
• The Elves’ Ice-Fishing Dance (audience participation encouraged!)
Winter Fashion Show
Fire Show – Taika-Aika

Community Singing:
Sevonkari & Linnove – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Let’s welcome Santa Claus together with a sing-along!
Santa Claus arrives at the square – come and greet him!

Activities around the area, 10 AM–5 PM
• Taivaan Tulet Christmas Shop open
• Ham Bingo at 1 PM at ParrunPätkä (free of charge)
• Christmas Quiz: Guess the number of Christmas baubles in the jar – closest guess wins!
• Sausage grilling and pancakes by Vapepa
• Pike burgers, flame-cooked salmon, and vendace by Camping Kemijärvi
• Horse-drawn carriage rides with Outinen’s Finnish Horse (free)

BRING YOUR WISHES TO SANTA!
The Korvatunturi Post Box will be located in front of the stage all day.
Letters will be delivered directly to Korvatunturi.