FTimes – STT Report, Dec. 24
The Finnish-Irish battalion Christmas Eve will feature Finnish traditions while the Christmas Day will be observed in the Irish way.
Even though the weather and the environment are not Christmas-like, Christmas decorations and Christmas spirit are in the air.
Even Santa Claus will make a stop-over, said the Army Headquarters.
The battalion will also be warmed by five Finnish saunas.
The peace-keeping troops will also have the opportunity to follow the proceeding of the Finnish tradition of Christmas Peace Declaration.
Sports and live music also feature in the battalion’s Christmas programme.
