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It was now 1.15pm and we were all decidedly peckish and went to the cafe for something to eat. Fancy having burgers for Christmas Day lunch, well it was either that or reindeer meat, so burgers it was!


Afterwards, we had a good wonder around Santa Village, taking photos and looking at the lights, we crossed the Arctic Circle many times and we bought gifts here too.



At 4pm, we decided it was time to head back to the hotel as you have to go to the Information to pre-book a taxi, you are given a number, so no one can jump in your taxi before you.

Once back at the hotel, it was time for another shower as we had fresh towels and a little rest. We had to hand in all our Winter loaned gear to a room by reception, this was our second skin and had kept us toasty throughout our stay. Frosty and Fergus were picking us up at 7.30pm to take us to the Gala Dinner which was also included. We were going to a log cabin in the woods. Each coach is taken in one at a time and then seated, so no mad rush.



We had some very nice people on our table so had people to talk to. The Christmas Dinner was a Finnish/Lappish meal which was very nice, you did have to buy your own drinks though. Just as dessert was being brought round, we were ushered outside to see the fireworks and Santa arriving.

Each Coach party was called in a group to see Santa, so it was only them in the queue and then you had time to chat to him and receive a present. We were the last coach to be called and our family were last in the queue. Santa then posed for a photo with the Elves.


Fergus took us back to the hotel at 11.15pm and we decided to go and have a last night wonder around the town, as they did say it was a good, clear sky for the Northern Lights, we didn't see them though. The hotel sign said the temperature was -9C



We sat on the window sill until about 1.30am to see if the Lights were going to happen, but still nothing, so it was best we went to bed, especially as Daniel alone had been awake for over 20 hours!

Day 2 Christmas Eve

Day 4 Boxing Day