Santa Claus message “Goodwill and help” November 24, 7:06
A month before Christmas, Santa Claus, officially recognized by the Finnish government, responded to an online interview with NHK, saying that "the spirit of Christmas is good intentions and mutual help," although he said that he could not travel around the world due to the influence of the new coronavirus. I called.
In the Lapland region of northern Finland, there is a village that is considered to be the hometown of Santa Claus, and Santa Claus, who lives here and is officially recognized by the Tourism Board, travels around the world every year to distribute gifts to children.
However, this time, Santa Claus is also restricted from moving due to the influence of the new coronavirus, so we have responded to an online interview with NHK.
Santa Claus said, "I'm sad that I can't see everyone's smiles," but "The real meaning of Christmas is to be kind to each other, respect, smile, and do good deeds. Whenever you do something good, you return to yourself. I will come. "
"There is always a feeling of goodwill and help in our hearts. We will send that Christmas spirit to everyone," he said.
For Christmas, the Finnish Tourism Board plans events such as Santa Claus reading out messages to loved ones from all over the world on YouTube and providing opportunities to talk online with Santa Claus, and apply on the website. We are accepting.