New Year in Finland

The Republic of Finland is the center of attention of tourists, especially during the Christmas holidays and on New Year's Eve. As in other parts of Europe, New Year's Eve in Finland is celebrated from the evening of December 31 to January 1. Christmas in Finland precedes New Year's Eve.
On December 31, New Year's Eve, shops and establishments in Finland are open on a shortened schedule, and public transport operates on a five-hour schedule.
Traditionally, the New Year's greetings to the people (broadcast on Finnish public television) are not given by the country's president, but by the mayor of Helsinki. The mayor's speech is broadcast throughout Finland. New Year's fireworks are carried out by special people with permission from the rescue service in the central square and residential areas.
As in many other countries, in order to maintain safety and order, minors are prohibited from setting off fireworks in Finland. In Finland, only SE or Tukis-approved fireworks are used. Since January 1, public transport has been running on a Sunday schedule. Long-distance train schedules are changing, shops are closed. In Finland, it is not customary to give gifts on New Year's Eve. This is done on Christmas Eve, December 24.
New Year's holidays in this country are celebrated modestly. In Finland, a limited number of dishes are put on the New Year's table. There are not many dishes from Germany, the Netherlands, France and Greece on the Finnish New Year's table.
In Finland, the New Year's table is not as luxurious as the Christmas table. Finns prefer to celebrate this day with sausage and potato salad. Of the drinks, beer is preferred;