Declaration of Christmas Peace tea towel

Turku is called the official christmas city of Finland, and for a good reason! Every christmas eve at noon Turku declares the peace of christmas. This tradition has been going on since 14^th century (yes, the 1300’s!). The declaration can be viewed all around the world via the Internet! (https://areena.yle.fi/1-385495...)

Tomorrow, God willing,
is the graceful celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour;
and thus is declared a peaceful Christmas time to all, by advising devotion and to behave otherwise quietly and peacefully,
because he who breaks this peace and violates the peace of Christmas by any illegal or improper behaviour shall under aggravating circumstances be guilty and punished according to what the law and statutes prescribe for each and every offence separately.
Finally, a joyous Christmas feast is wished to all inhabitants of the city
(Source: City of Turku, http://www.joulukaupunkiturku....)

100 % Linen
Designed by Henna Jaakkola
Made in Finland