New Delhi, December 10th, 2024 – The festive season is in full swing, bringing snow, carols, and holiday cheer. With Christmas just weeks away, Santa Claus has embarked on his world tour, swapping Rudolph’s sleigh for his official airline, Finnair – Finland’s national flag carrier. Following visits to London, Berlin and Japan, Santa arrived in India to share the magic of a Nordic Christmas.
Santa’s visit to New Delhi from December 6–8 included a special appearance at the Finnish Ambassador’s residence and spreading good cheer at the NGO – Salaam Balak Trust. At the shelter home run by Salaam Balak Trust, Santa was warmly welcomed by the children, who had beautifully decorated a corner with a Christmas tree and festive ornaments. He brought smiles to their faces with a feast of festive treats, captured countless joyful moments in photos, and filled the room with the enchanting magic of the holiday season. Additionally, Santa delighted families at DLF CyberHub on December 7, meeting children and their parents in a heartwarming celebration with joy and festive spirit.
Prior to coming to India, Santa has been in London, Berlin and Japan and has been busy travelling to bring joy and festivities to improve the well-being of the children of the world while maintaining the global image of Finland as the true Christmas country and homeland of Santa Claus.
As Finland’s national flag carrier, Finnair connects travellers to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. The airline operates daily flights from New Delhi to Helsinki, ensuring seamless connections to its vast network, including Rovaniemi. This is a popular travel destination for those visiting the Santa Claus Village, which is open year-round for guests to visit Father Christmas and soak in the charming festive atmosphere. Visitors can admire the Finnish design within the village’s wooden buildings as they send Christmas cards to loved ones and explore atmospheric restaurants, cafes, and gift shops alongside other attractions.
Since 1983, Finnair has been the Official Airline of Santa Claus. At the heart of this relationship is the airline’s collaboration with the Santa Claus Foundation, which aims to boost children’s wellbeing across the globe. This traditionally referred to flying Santa on goodwill tours of Europe and Asia annually and hosting charitable projects to generate funds supporting education in Nepal.