A Lucia-themed skating event in Helsinki, Finland

On Friday, December 13, Lucia Day was celebrated in Finland. Helsinki Figure Skating Club organized an Lucia-themed event in the Ice Park, which is an outdoor skating rink in the center of Helsinki. Team Fintastic and Helsinki Rockettes performed at this event.

Skaters dressed up as Lucia. The celebrations light up the winter in Finland. (Credits: S.J.Photos)
rnLuciarnDay is a Christian feast day which is celebrated commemorating arnmartyr, Lucia of Syracuse. Thernday is also a celebration of light.rnLucia brings the light during the darkest time of the year.

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Thernevent included performances of synchronized skating teams fromrnHelsinki.

The evening culminated when Helsinki Rockettes and TeamrnFintastic performed together dressing up as Lucia and carrying candles.rn

The performance looked stunning in the middle of a dark city. After the performances, the audience also got to skate and the event was visited by Santa.

The end of year celebrations are fast approaching.

The Jura Synchro team wishes you all the best for the Christmas preparations!

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