Dec 22, 2022 · Christmas time is still the most important holiday celebrated in Estonia. For Estonians, Christmas is a mixture of the traditional, the modern, the secular and the religious.

Here's your guide to an unforgettable Christmas in Tallinn — cozy cafes, interactive museums, and a winter wonderland decorated with twinkling lights. Snowflakes float down over the red rooftops and cobblestone streets. Candles illuminate cafe windows, beckoning you in for a cup of hot mulled wine.

Visit a magical winter wonderland! Cross-country skiing, post-sauna swims in icy ponds, cozy firesides, and twinkling Christmas lights — and an unforgettable winter holiday in Estonia.

In cities large and small across Estonia, a real-life fairytale Christmas awaits. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at markets packed with handicrafts, see your children's eyes light up with a visit to Santa's farm, sample seasonal treats and hot mulled wine, and marvel at all the twinkling lights illuminating the winter sky.

Christmas in Estonia. In Estonia, Christmas time starts with Advent. Children put their socks on their window ledge and every day until Christmas Eve, December 24th, an elf comes and puts some sweets in it! On Christmas Eve families come together and in the evening Santa visits and asks people to tell him poems in exchange for gifts.

Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about visiting the award-winning Tallinn Christmas Market. Tallinn's Christmas Market for 2024 are from November 11, 2024 to December 27, 2024.

Dec 24, 2024 · Christmas remains the most cherished holiday in Estonia, representing a unique fusion of the traditional and modern, the secular and the religious. While heavily influenced by Nordic customs, Estonia’s Christmas celebration reflects a deep connection to its folk heritage, blending ancient pagan traditions with Christian influences.

Dec 7, 2023 · Celebrate the festive season the Estonian way. Wondering what Christmas in Estonia looks like? Wrap up warm and let us take you through these beautiful traditions and experiences. Let’s travel back through the annals of history to mid-15th-century Estonia.

Aug 26, 2023 · In Estonia, people mark the Christmas season by jõulud, which often refers to two aspects of the Christmas tradition in the country. It could mean the birth of Jesus and the celebration of the whole mid-winter holidays.

Nov 20, 2019 · In Estonia, Christmas with its simple and pagan character of the festivities, the magic and mysticism combined with the sacred and spiritual. In the traditional folk calendar, Christmas tide began with St. Thomas's Day on December 21, …