Mrs. Santa Claus Finland

About Mrs. Santa Claus Finland

Mrs. Santa Claus Finland® educational stories about Finland. Mainly in English. Sometimes in Finnish. - We are telling about the Nordic nature, trekking on the fell and forests, skiing, picking berries and mushrooms. We are telling about the beautiful Nordic nature like Aurora Borealis, lakes, marshes, trees, fields, free air and snow. Visit our website https://www.mrssantasite.com (https://www.mrssantasite.com) Mrs Santa Claus Finland® is a registered figurative trademark (logo mark) owned by Mrs Santa Claus Finland Oy. This podcast presents digital audio content, storytelling, and cultural narratives inspired by Finland, Nordic nature, Christmas traditions, and educational experiences. All episodes are published under the Mrs Santa Claus Finland® brand as part of its international digital media production.

Publisher

Ritva Rundgren

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2016

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Rantakävely Tainan kanssa

   Lähdimme lyhyelle rantakävelylle Tainan kanssa, joka harrastaa purjehdusta. Kukapa olisikaan parempi kaveri kävellä merenrantaan! Taina tiesi, mitä odottaa dyyneillä takana Hailuodon Marjaniemessä, jossa hän osallistui työpaikkansa hyvinvointipäivään. Toiset osallistujat maalasivat innokkaasti akvarelleja merenrannan maisemissa, joten heitä ei saanut edes kastelemaan varpaitaan suolaisessa Pohjanlahden vedessä. Ryhmän taiteelliset tuotokset meren tuntumassa kelpaisivat työpaikalle taidenäyttelyyn. Mrs Santa Claus Finland® is a registered figurative trademark (logo mark) owned by Mrs Santa Claus Finland Oy. All audio content is published under this brand.

2. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Ailasto - Kaartotien koulu 100 vuotta

   Kaartotien vanha koulurakennus viettää 100-vuotisjuhliaan 8.8.2026. Lyhyt haastattelu sen historiasta Mrs Santa Claus Finland® is a registered figurative trademark (logo mark) owned by Mrs Santa Claus Finland Oy. All audio content is published under this brand.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Lapset Marjaniemen majakassa I Children At The Lighthouse

   Lapset vierailevat Marjaniemen majakassa isänsä kanssa. Toimin oppaana heille ja kerron Iivari-hiirestä ja ensimmäisestä majakkamestarista. Siitä miten Ludvig Malin hoitaa majakkaa, rakennuksesta ja valolaitteesta. Mrs Santa Claus Finland® is a registered figurative trademark (logo mark) owned by Mrs Santa Claus Finland Oy. All audio content is published under this brand.

4. 

   4 May 2026

   A journey to remember: A meeting with Mrs Santa Claus Finland

   In the bustling chaos of an Indian in Oulu train station, amidst the sea of people, stood Manjula, a young girls with dream as vast as the Indian Ocean.In the bustling chaos of an Indian in Oulu train station, amidst the sea of people, stood Manjula, a young girl with dreams as vast as the Indian Ocean. She clutched her ticket to Rovaniemi, Finland, the fabled home of Santa Claus, her heart pounding with excitement. Little did she know that this journey would not only fulfil her dreams but also lead her to a remarkable encounter. As the train chugged along its snowy path, Manjula found herself seated next to an elegant woman with rosy cheeks and twinkling eyes. Dressed in a red coat trimmed with fur, she exuded warmth and kindness. Manjula couldn't help but strike up a conversation with her. "Are you going to Rovaniemi too?" Manjula asked, her curiosity piqued. "Yes, dear," the woman replied with a cheerful smile.  "I'm Mrs. Santa Claus Finland from Hailuoto Island, and I'm on my way to visit my friend in Rovaniemi, Lapland at the North Pole.” Manjula's eyes widened in amazement. She couldn't believe she was sitting next to Mrs. Santa Claus Finland herself! As the train journey continued, Mrs. Santa Claus Finland regaled Manjula with tales of Rovaniemi's magic—the shimmering Northern Lights, the enchanting Arctic wildlife, and, of course, Santa's cozy village nestled in the snowy landscape. She spoke of the significance of each place, from the Arctic Circle to SantaPark, where the spirit of Christmas lingered year-round. Arriving in Rovaniemi, Manjula found herself immersed in a winter wonderland unlike any she had ever imagined. With Mrs. Santa Claus Finland as her guide, she explored the iconic landmarks, marvelling at the beauty of the Lapland wilderness and the charm of Santa's village.’ One day, while wandering through the snowy forest, they stumbled upon a hidden cabin where a senior Elf was busy crafting toys for Christmas. Manjula's eyes sparkled with wonder as she watched the magic unfold before her. But as the time to depart approached, Manjula felt a pang of sadness. She didn't want to leave this enchanting place or her newfound friend, Mrs. Santa Claus Finland. However, duty called, and she boarded the train bound for home. As fate would have it, misfortune struck when Manjula missed her connecting train while bidding farewell to Mrs. Santa Claus Finland at the station. Panic rising in her chest, she frantically searched for a way to reach her destination. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to her. It was Mrs. Santa Claus, who had come to her rescue once again. "Don't worry, dear. I'll make sure you get home safely," Mrs. Santa Claus said reassuringly. With a twinkle in her eye, Mrs. Santa Claus Finland whisked Manjula away on a magical journey, traveling through snowy landscapes and starlit skies until they reached Manjula's home in Oulu. As Manjula bid farewell to Mrs. Santa Claus Finland, she knew that their chance encounter on a train journey to Rovaniemi had forever changed her life. With a heart full of gratitude and memories to last a lifetime, Manjula waved goodbye to her extraordinary friend, knowing that the spirit of Christmas would always guide her wherever she went.

5. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Mrs Santa Claus Finland ™ 2017 with internees

   This episode was made at the university of Oulu in 2017. The brand of Mrs Santa Claus Finland was established in 2015 when I studied at the university. We were discussing about the postcards and the visual products of the brand.

6. 

   28 Oct 2025

   Kuinka tullaan Joulumuoriksi?

   Kuinka tullaan Joulumuoriksi. Podcast-jaksossa on 10 asiaa, joilla pääset alkuun, jos haluat tulla joulun satumaiseksi hahmoksi. Verkkokaupasta pääset myöhemmin ostamaan kurssin. Tässä vain makupala, jossa 10 asiaa joulun elämystuottajalle oppimiseksi.

7. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Who is Mrs. Santa Claus Finland?

   Mrs. Santa Claus Finland is here to tell you who she is for her friend Eeva Nikkola. The interview is made in English and Finnish in Oulu. The story of her started actually in 2015 at the University of Oulu where she partisipated in a course for business students. This year is the 10th anniversady of her brand. Joulumuori-Ritva on tässä haastateltavana Oulussa, jossa haastattelijana on Eeva Nikkola, hänen ystävänsä Oulun yliopiston kesäkurssilta vuodelta 2025. Tai oikeastaan jo  LET-opinnoista, joissa he kumpikin olivat mukana. This is her webpage  (https://www.mrssantasite.com)

8. 

   7 Jul 2023

   Olli Rundgren talking about education and games

   Olli Rundgren has a good view of the Finnish education and the health games. In this episode We are talking about children, education, games, entrepreneurship, Society, possibilities, AI, artificial intelligence and some other educational topics. Olli Rundgren is the CEO of Psyon Games and he is also a speaker.

9. 

   5 Jun 2023

   How Mashrur Mazumder Became An Elf

   How to become an elf for Mrs. Santa Claus Finland Mrs. Santa Claus Finland, Ritva Rundgren, is interviewing Mashrur about living, working and studying in Oulu, in Northern Finland. He is doing his thesis of AI now at OUAS. It might interest you how it is to live in Oulu, how he has experienced it since there is so much light when the Summer is coming. He is accustomed to the bright nights. But are you? We are talking about how important it is to go to school, and how important it is to do what you can for your future. We agree on the humanity things and the role of education. Finally Mashrur is accepted as an Elf of Mrs. Santa Claus Finland! There is an International House (https://oulu.com/en/oulu/current-topics-from-oulu/international-house-oulu-opens-its-doors/) at BusinessOulu. Mashrur is working in a firm called Valfi, (https://valfi.com) and AI firm. Our interview is recorded at BusinessOulu. (https://www.businessoulu.com/en/frontpage.html) He studies at OUAS (https://www.oamk.fi/en/)

10. 

    24 Mar 2020

    Architecture students planning environments of Mrs. Santa Claus´s house

    Architecture students are discussing how to plan new buildings to the house of Mrs. Santa Claus in Hailuoto. The biggest island of the Bothnian Sea. The students are summer internees from three different universities from China. This is the third time summer internees are working for us. What they planned for us, was interesting! It had the shape of a Christmas hat!

11. 

    8 Nov 2019

    Ice balls on the beach of Hailuoto Island

    There came an ice ball phenomen to the beach of Marjaniemi. I got videos and photos of that rare Nature wonder. Media around the world reported from the ice balls which seemed to interest people. There has to be optimal circumstaces like the temperature of the water, wind blowing and forming oval Eggs of ice and put them nicely in the sand. Thousands of them! Stories of the island are a lot.

12. 

    14 Dec 2017

    #7 Daniella Mews about studying and living in Finland and Oulu

    We are discussing with Daniela Mews, from Canberra, about living in Oulu as an exchange student. Her first impression about Oulu was that this is a green, warm community and warm environment. There is snow, the weather can be really cold and it is so dark in November. She seems to hae a positive picture of this city in the Northern Europe. There comes also a student from Bangladesh to take part into the discussion. He tastes also "pulla" which is very typical pastry in Finland.

13. 

    16 Jul 2017

    #6 International Summer and Winter Study Program at UniOulu

    The first podcast is about what the university students from China can do for Mrs. Santa Claus Finland. The students are from different study programs, so they can make the brand of Christmas, Nordic design and Mrs. Santa Claus Finland more familiar at the Chinese market.

14. 

    24 Jan 2017

    #5 Santa Claus meeting in Santa Claus Village

    Meeting with Santa Claus Finland in Rovaniemi was full of speech, commercials of what the girls and boys are wishing for at Christmas 2016. Santa was nearly too eager to tell what he offers for the children. That´s good, but I still did not get the idea why there are two Santas in the same village. My husband (Santa Claus) told me, that there good be tens of Santas, since there are so many tourists coming to Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, that several Santas is needed urgently.

15. 

    14 Jan 2017

    #4 An Exiting Story from Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

    Santa Claus On the way to Rovaniem, Lapland, in an InterCity train in Finland. Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, where you can meet him on 365 days a year. * Santa Claus has received visitors in Rovaniemi since 1985. * Rovaniemi got the status of the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in 2010. * Santa Claus is an ambassador of good will, love and peace. * Santa Claus is available for interviews as well as photo and television shoots, but they need to be booked in advance. * Santa Claus does not participate in brand promotions or the like. That is an interesting thing, since I think he is promoting Finland! Well it is one opinion. Santa Claus Village is the main tourist attraction in Rovaniemi and Lapland with more than 300 000 annual visitors from all over the globe.. * The birth of Santa Claus Village was sparked by a visit from Eleanor Roosevelt in 1950. She visited Rovaniemi to see how the US initiative Marshall Plan was helping in the rebuilding process after World War II. She wanted to visit the Arctic Circle, and Rovaniemi officials were helping to build a cabin eight kilometres north of the city. The cabin still stands today next to Santa Claus Main Post Office. * Today, Santa Claus village is a holiday resort that features around 50 draws in the form of attractions, activity companies, design and souvenir shops, restaurants and cafés. * Since 2011, accommodation has been available in Santa Claus Village. Today options range from holiday cabins to glass igloos and an igloo hotel. * Santa Claus Village lies right on the Arctic Circle, and is the most popular place to cross the line as it is clearly marked. * Santa Claus Main Post Office is one of the most popular attractions and shops in Santa Claus Village. It is a real post office operated by Finnish postal service Posti. Every letter sent from Santa Claus Main Post Office gets a special Arctic Circle postmark not available anywhere else. SantaPark is Santa’s home cavern, mined 50 metres underground in the Syväsenvaara fell. * SantaPark is possibly the only place in the world where you can cross the Arctic Circle underground. * SantaPark is the place to go for elf-themed activities like the Elf School and the Elf Workshop. * SantaPark is well suited for private Christmas-themed shoots. * The cave also features an ice gallery year round. Northern Lights The Northern Lights are a magical phenomenon very popular among tourists, many of whom come to Rovaniemi mainly to see the dancing arcs of light in the sky. (Find out more about the Aurora Borealis.) The Midnight Sun and white nights provide light around the clock in the northern summer. The light conditions are unique and ideal for photography. The nocturnal light also gives an extra edge to activities. (Read more on the Midnight Sun.) Unique accommodation options There are several unique ways to stay the night in Rovaniemi. * Glass igloos by Arctic Glass Igloos half an hour from central Rovaniemi and by Santa’s Igloos in Santa Claus Village for Northern Lights viewing. * Hotels built of ice and snow by Arctic SnowHotel half an hour from central Rovaniemi and Snowman World in Santa Claus Village. * Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, nest-like rooms on stilts with large windows for Northern Lights watching next to SantaPark, a five-minute drive from the city centre. * Beana Laponia Wilderness Boutique Hotel with Safaris is a resort designed for adults looking for relaxing holidays, personal service and outdoor activities in small groups. * In Rovaniemi city centre, Arctic Light Hotel is the latest high-end addition to Rovaniemi’s range of hotels. * Vartiosaari is a private island close to central Rovaniemi, with an establishment that has 11 guestrooms, each furnished with Finnish classics by...

16. 

    14 Dec 2016

    #3 Students from Honkong Feeling Christmas tradition in Rovaniemi

    Interview of two students from Hongkong in a train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki. They were excited about seeing Santa Claus, reindeer, winter an feeling the spirit of Christmas in Finland.

17. 

    14 Dec 2016

    #2 Maa on niin kaunis Lucia-kuoron laulamana

    Lucia-kuoro laulaa Maa on niin kaunis.

18. 

    18 Jul 2016

    #1 Chinese internship students at Business Kitchen of Oulu

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