"Christmas Is Coming" Workshop in Lapland with Tree Decorating and Gingerbread Baking

What to Expect during your Christmas is Coming! experience

The "Christmas Is Coming" workshop is a private family experience built around the small traditions that lead up to Christmas, from decorating the tree to baking gingerbread together in a cozy cottage setting. The activities are hands-on and relaxed, giving everyone time to take part before sitting down to eat together. It is a warm way to enjoy the days before Christmas Eve, with the focus on preparation, family time, and the feeling of the season.

During the visit, your family spends three hours in a traditional Finnish cottage, where the atmosphere centers on simple Christmas customs and time together indoors. Depending on the moment, you may make decorations, bake gingerbread cookies by the fire, decorate the Christmas tree, or write a letter to Santa Claus that will be delivered by a trusted local friend of Santa.

After the activities, the experience continues around the table with a traditional Finnish Christmas meal. This usually includes Christmas porridge, prune soup, fish with side dishes, and drinks, followed by coffee or tea. The meal gives the visit a calm and natural ending, and helps make it feel like part of the wider Christmas season rather than just a workshop.

This experience is designed as a pre Christmas Eve activity, centered on decorating, baking, and spending time together as a family. It does not include a meeting with Santa Claus, which makes it a good fit for those looking for a quieter Christmas moment built around preparation and tradition.

Adventure and Flexibility

Because the visit is arranged privately, the pace feels easy and personal, with time for your family to enjoy each part of the experience without feeling rushed. It’s ideal for those looking to escape the crowds and savor the quieter moments of the Christmas season.

Transportation to and from your accommodation can also be arranged if needed, making the experience easier to include in your Christmas itinerary in Lapland.

This family-friendly activity is a perfect way to enjoy the spirit of the holiday season, offering an authentic and relaxing way to prepare for the upcoming celebrations in a cozy and private setting.