Receiving of traditional Christmas greetings on 17 December 2020

  • The presidential couple received Christmas greetings virtually. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic

    The presidential couple received Christmas greetings virtually. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic

  • The people of Korpo brought to the presidential couple the traditional Christmas pike. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic

    The people of Korpo brought to the presidential couple the traditional Christmas pike. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic

  • Organic farming was among the topics discussed by the presidential couple and representatives of animal welfare and conservation organisations discussed.

    Organic farming was among the topics discussed by the presidential couple and representatives of animal welfare and conservation organisations discussed.

  • The presidential couple discussed domestic food production with Chairman Juha-Matti Suominen and Sofia Suominen of MTK-Vehmaa.

    The presidential couple discussed domestic food production with Chairman Juha-Matti Suominen and Sofia Suominen of MTK-Vehmaa.

  • An oat sheaf, a vegetable basket and Karelian pasties in the Main Salon at Mäntyniemi. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    An oat sheaf, a vegetable basket and Karelian pasties in the Main Salon at Mäntyniemi. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

  • Ham, pike and flowers have traditionally been presented to the presidential couple before Christmas. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    Ham, pike and flowers have traditionally been presented to the presidential couple before Christmas. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

  • Finland’s Lucia Maiden, Ingrid Enckell, and her choir also gave an impressive performance via video. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

    Finland’s Lucia Maiden, Ingrid Enckell, and her choir also gave an impressive performance via video. Photo: Jon Norppa/Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

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