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Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: The Declaration of Christmas Peace (Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City)
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Christmas Peace
Finnish tradition
Christmas Peace is a traditional Finnish event whereby a town formally announces the beginning of the Christmas season. This practice has its roots in old Swedish legislation and was established by Birger Jarl in the 13th century, building upon the Truce of God tradition.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Old Great Square (Turku)
Historic market square in the city centre of Turku, Finland
The Old Great Square is a medieval market square located in the city centre of Turku, Finland. It is located in the II District in very close proximity to Turku Cathedral. The area was the administrative and commercial centre of Turku since the founding of the city in the 13th…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Turku
City in southwest Finland
Turku is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Southwest Finland. It is located on the southwestern coast of the country at the mouth of the River Aura. The population of Turku is approximately 207,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of approximately…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)