The Santa Winter Games, already a part of Christmas City history, are back – along with a press conference!

Every Advent Sunday at 6 PM, an Advent candle will be lit in Tartu’s town square to create warmth and celebrate the beautiful holiday season together.

The proclamation of the Christmas peace is one of the oldest and most beautiful Christmas traditions in Scandinavia.

On the second Christmas day, the South Estonia Water Rescue Dog Group "Märjad Käpad" will take their traditional Christmas walk and wish the people of the city a joyful holiday season.

Once the Christmas roast is eaten, it's time to get moving again to the rhythm of hot Latin hits in the Christmas city!

The final days of the year are traditionally associated with expressing gratitude for the past year and sharing New Year’s wishes.

On New Year's Eve and January 1, residents of Tartu and visitors are invited to Vabaduse puiestee to see the light performances "Desire", "Choices", and the cultural capital's closing show "Jää ja loo".

Setomaa is a region in Southern Estonia known for its vibrant traditional culture, where holidays are celebrated according to the old calendar.