November 23, 2014 in the center of the Finnish capital was the solemn ceremony of opening a traditional Christmas street Festive street pleases citizens and tourists with Christmas mood for the 65th time. The police reported that this time about 4 thousand people gathered at the celebration event

Helsinki Mayor Jussi Pajunen opened the Christmas street with Joelupukki, the Finnish counterpart of Father Frost. Until the end of January, Aleksanterinkatu street will be decorated with Christmas trees, garlands and thousands of LED light bulbs

Christmas street first appeared in the center of Helsinki in 1949. LED lighting has been used as jewelry for the last few years

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