Schools and some other places have the day before Christmas Eve aatonaatto , December 23 as a holiday, but at the latest on Christmas Eve jouluaatto , December 24 , shops close early and stay closed until December Bus, night bus, and underground services are also unavailable from about hours. Families mostly celebrate New Year's Eve at home with extended family members, friends, and sometimes neighbours. Many customs, including sending cards, exchanging gifts, and hanging stockings are very similar to Western celebrations. Santa Claus is known for appearing in TV and print ads, but people ask children if they already wrote a letter to little baby Jesus.
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