Beginning in March and running through until April, Easter in Finland as well as being a deeply religious time, is a time for children to enjoy pastimes such as decorating eggs and making Easter cards. Palm Sunday also sees children don costumes as Easter witches and go from door to door in their neighbourhoods reciting verses in exchange for gifts and sweets.

Held in Tornio and Haparanda, this event sees various venues showcasing the best of Finnish and Swedish talent as well as famous international performers in the genre of jazz music. The event is exceedingly popular and is renowned for its uncompromising quality.

A public holiday on the first of the month gives Finns the chance to go to church and celebrate this popular religious festival.