CHRISTMAS IN LAPLAND! TOUR OF SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE & ICE KARTING

[@RoxiandMatt]

Don't forget to give this video a thumbs up! Finland has been magical and it is a truly beautiful country full of great people! Would you want to see an updated house tour since we moved in 2 years go or would you rather wait until we have finished renovating?

[@m3_wilf]

Would love a house tour, you have such great taste! X

[@Ni_kki__]

Wait till you finish

[@sm-ex7me]

Love to see a updated house tour ❤

[@meganoneill7385]

The reindeer made me cry so bad... was it worth the money? Happy Christmas guys have a good one x

[@hopesibanda5972]

update please!

[@swiftriver4703]

Not sure about the reindeer, but huskies are bred to pull sleds. They actually like it. They are classed as a "working" dog breed. Same as like a sheep dog. They need the exercise or they get bored. As long as they are treated well, fed etc, then going for a sleigh ride with huskies wouldn't be hurting them one bit :)

[@kerryA]

We were told when we were in Lapland that reindeer to them are like cows are in Ireland. They don't roam all over! And they are eaten, as are cows!

[@Roxxsaurus]

The lapland vlogs are some of my favourite! Ill be watching these back for years!

[@natashaburke5264]

I love them too! ❤

[@jjuliatallfjard]

Roxxsaurus you must visit the ice hotel in jukkasjärvi in ​​Sweden lapland , google it sooo beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@shahed_691]

Roxxsaurus it’s my dream to go there .. and it will come true one day☔️🍂 12:08 Am 22-Dec-19 ♥️’

[@saffron4851]

Julia Tallfjärd är du från Sverige?

[@nellivilhelmiina]

The reindeer live free during the spring and summer months, they are half domesticated animals. And when you see them wild, they still belong to someone. They are not a "wild animal" in Finland 🙂 like most horses are not a wild animal in a lot of countries.

[@RoxiandMatt]

This is interesting, I read that they can go a distance of up to 3000 miles a year if they wanted to, how to do the people ever find them and get them back?

[@Diamondruh]

@@RoxiandMatt usually they come back to the place where they know they can get food (owners feed them) and they have gps tracking sim so owners can see where they are

[@TheAlex29494]

I just want to point out that all the reindeer you see in Lapland belong to someone. There are no wild reindeer and the reindeer herders have to round them up occasionally for ear markings and stuff. Even the reindeer you saw don't probably stay in pens all the time. The reindeer of Lapland have great meaning for Sami people. It's their livelyhood

[@emilia6317]

Reindeer are actually half - wild domestic animals and at least most of them get to roam free on herds during the summertime. The owners gather the reindeer again in autumn. I recommend exploring about reindeer and reindeer herding if you are interested in reindeer and how they live the rest of the year. :)

[@RoxiandMatt]

Ive been reading up on them and it is interesting. so they're free to roam during low season, used for sleigh rides and other attractions during tourist seasons and then killed for meat and fur products.

[@emilia6317]

Yes, they get to roam free most of the year. In summertime you can actually see reindeer herds on the roads in Lapland. :) And I believe that some of the herders let them roam in the winter also, or at least I have seen reindeer sometimes roaming on winter also when I have visited Lapland. Not all of the reindeer are used on tourist attractions in the winter, I think it depends much from the herders - some own tourist attractions, some don't. Some of the reindeer are indeed also killed for the meat. I belive they don't kill reindeer for the fur, but of course they use it also when the animal is killed for the meat. I understand that If you are a vegetarian and resist in general killing animals for the meat, that sounds cruel but actually reindeer get to live quite a good life before that compared to many other animals. And I believe that actually more reindeer get killed by other animals than by humans. I'm not a reindeer herder so I don't know all the facts about reindeer, but I wanted to clear that they actually get to live quite free compared to othet domestic animals. :)

[@emilia6317]

I think that reindeer have also been pulling sleighs for hundreds of years already so they should be quite used to it.

[@Ni_kki__]

The opening shot for this video is just magical Roxi and Matt OMG!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@RoxiandMatt]

Thank you :D

[@headwound]

I'm from Finland and can confirm that the Reindeer live most of their life completely free. They run around in forests and mountains without a worry. When it's tourist season they just pick a few that are kept nearby for safaris etc.

[@ennikiviluoma6560]

Proud to be a finn and i feel so privileged to live in such a beautiful country 💙

[@blinder2786]

Most of the time The reindeer are free to move around the whole lapland wilderness. They are also Not completely wild. And the huskys love to run with the sled.

[@RoxiandMatt]

We don’t doubt it ☺️

[@danielavv4822]

So 2 years ago I went to the exact same places as Roxi and Mat, and it makes my heart so warm to see my favorite KZbinr go through the same experience❤️ Love you both❤️

[@RoxiandMatt]

aww thats awesome, I bet it brings back those amazing memories you have!

[@danielavv4822]

Roxi and Matt omg you are going to make me cry❤️😭😭 You actually responded :)) I love you so so much and I’m in love with your amazing paletts, been using ride or die and I can say it’s absolutely amazing❤️❤️ thank you😍❤️

[@natashaburke5264]

DanielaVv sameeee

[@RoxiandMatt]

@@danielavv4822 Aww thank you so much! Believe me, im not just saying this when I say I use that pallet every day too! It literally is my ride or die

[@danielavv4822]

Roxi and Matt this has really made my Christmas😍❤️ Can’t express how thankful I am❤️

[@busbymarie71]

Your guys filming/editing is seriously the best. It just gets better! Love your videos!

[@RoxiandMatt]

Chastity Busby thank you! As we have been posting more frequently I feel that our skills are definitely developing quick than before! 😬

[@AoE_7]

As many people already say, there are more reindeer than humans in Finland. You can see reindeer wandering wild in Lapland all year long, also in winter time. In Finland, animals are treated very well. Reindeer belongs always for somebody/owner and they know how to "go home" by themself when it comes that time in autumn, and then owner make calculations that how many reindeer are left (predators such as wolves and bears hunts reindeer). Some have commented that no animals should be used to entertain people, etc. So, for example, do you not accept riding horses? Reindeer are pretty much in the same position as horses in Finland. But like I say, reindeers are free in the nature most of the time. Those few reindeer that you see in those places are trained. And even if you don't see reindeer thoughts then it would be worthwhile perhaps to ask their owners for their opinion. Reindeer are very human-friendly animals, and even come to pick up the sleigh in order to pull! And yes, we eat reindeer meat but it isn't like every day food. And many of you eat horse meat,it is common in Europe, you don't even know it many times because it's mixed with cow or pig meat. There is horse meat in burgers, in salami etc. One in eight salami products on sale in Britain contains horse meat. Yes, if you are vegan or something like that you can find that nasty but if you eat any meat then I don't know WHY reindeer is any diffent? But well, yes, it is different because NO reindeer will ever live in the place of production and they can eat in the wild and live in the wild. And then I have to ask that when you go to the Artic Circle (=Santa Claus Village) then how did you not meet the Father Christmas? There is a place where he gets to meet and chat, it is that Santa Claus cottage in middle of that Santa Village. As well as the Main Post Office where you can see all the world's letters to Santa Claus and a really lovely husky park with husky rides like 100 meters away, a reindeer ride, snowmobile rides across the road etc etc. That Santa Claus Village visit looks like you didn't get everything you can do there! There is no ice skating place, but there is ice skating place in the middle of Rovaniemi city centre, near of playground called Heppapuisto, clue for those who read comments and are wondering :) But I am happy you visited in Finland and I'm happy you like it, after all! I just hope that people can understand that there is so much more, I hope that you can come back and maybe you can go to see some real nature! Did you know that in Finland all that tapwater is from natural source, all tap water is natural spring water and you can visit some springs and water sources and there is so much wild nature, like in Rovaniemi, if you drive 10km away from city centre, you can find foamy waterfalls and hiking routes etc

[@AnnaEbowShearer]

As well we have to remember Reindeers are used for pulling like huskies as transport in some countries, just like horse are used or were used as a mode of transport in the UK and other countries. But yea never good to exploit animals for our enjoyment or entertainment be best to visit a farm as Roxi said. x

[@RoxiandMatt]

anna shearer true, similar to donkeys or camels in other counties as well

[@isthatyoursandwich]

You guys are so blessed

[@christinaemily82]

I love your videos!!! Especially this one. What drone do you use? We are shopping around and really love the aerial shots!

[@farzanasultana9616]

I really like roxi and her reviews in roxxsaurus helps me a lot to figure out my style. Keep up this good work!

[@MusicalTunes_]

I would absolutely love to go to Lapland it is a brilliant place to go!!!! You two go to so many places, omg. LOVE you guys

[@sm-ex7me]

Editing on this vlog. WOW love it!!!!

[@RoxiandMatt]

Thank you! and we enjoy doing them so much!

[@maitei7]

I NEED TO KNOW WHAT RED LIPSTICK YOU'RE WEARING!!! PLEASE!!!

[@summer-rosedurling6835]

This place is beautiful 💕

[@nealiukkonen5199]

much love from Finland and I’m glad you guys enjoyed your trip here!🇫🇮💕

[@mathewdies2556]

Absolutely love the effort you put into all your vlogs. Stunning.

[@kweezayeyngoeson]

The montages are so aesthetically pro!!! Love it! 😍

[@timomastosalo]

The reindeer you saw tied down was pulling the sledge (sleigh?). I'm pretty sure it's tied down just for the time it's used in the reindeer safari. So it's not like they are 'really' exploited in this country - not a very pro estimation... They have much more freedom than other domesticated animals. Do you think the huskies are really exploited? They are in leash very often, like isn't leashing dogs wrong then also? Plus cows, chickens, pigs etc. - the typical domestic animals are much more controlled - in this country, and in UK likely even more - at least in larger volumes. Well, I think those that are trained for the rides, like for the tourists, are kept by the house. But majority of them run free most of the year. They are much more free than the afore mentioned cows etc. The Sámi (indigenous nations in the northern parts of the Nordic countries and northwest of Russia), they have depended on the reindeers for thousands of years, so they live a very symbiotic life with them - they don't overexploit them: they would suffer themselves. Once they need to kill one reindeer, nothing goes wasted, all the parts of the animals can be used somehow. This is how the native people all around the World treat animals - hunted or domesticated: if you kill the animal, respect it by letting nothing go wasted. American Natives do so with their hunt animals: bufaflo, dear etc., Or Inuits especially - because in the Arctic there really aren't any vegetation to eat: they get thos eVitamins by eating the intestines of their prey animals. It's the urban man who doesn't get this always: so we should see how those people do, who have lived with certain animals for thousands of years. Most reindeers are semi-wild: most of the year they run free in the wild. But all the reindeers in the Nordic countries belong to some herder: they have ear marks. Those times when the owners need to roundr them up, they can usually quickly find them, because they move certain routes looking for food, and the farmers know pretty well the options where the reindeers can get food that time of year. Plus I think they 'cheat' with satellite tracking :) When they have tracked the reindeers, they chase them inside fences, where they count the calves born that year, and give them the ear marks of the owner. There can be other owners' reindeers inside the fences - but they can be recognized by the ear marks. And if they have calves, they follow their mother. So they won't get ear marked. Well - don't know how often that nistake happens in a hurry :)

[@mharianabegail8138]

Watching you again doing that stuff in my dream winter place to go to is making me more in love to the place!

[@Zanart-xz8js]

i wish i could be there. looks so much fun

[@mallumelon99]

As a finnish myself I'm glad that you guys enjoyed Finland 😍

[@marickdacanay8264]

First time on this channel! Subbed! May I know what drone you use? The editing is SUPERB.

[@ellasuonio]

So glad you enjoyed your trip here in Finland!❤️❄️

[@mharianabegail8138]

Omg the intro!!!😍😍😍 your vlogs always amaze me!!!

[@Zahh1998]

What did you book this accommodation through? Because next year my partner and I wanna go here in December (thanks to your inspiration) but when I try look for this lodge it says none available for the dates?

[@MagicalBySarah]

Loved this vlog! New subscriber, sooo cool, thanks for sharing!

[@jjuliatallfjard]

you must visit the ice hotel in jukkasjärvi in ​​Sweden lapland , google it sooo beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@ndkfkmddm7857]

How much does it cost to enter Santa Claus Village?

[@Raimond799]

These reindeers are there just for the tourist season. Otherwise they run free at the forest.

[@Crboutique1995]

How do u do the start of ur video I think it a amazing 💗💗

[@Mauvefalcone]

How did you take these shots they are amazing

[@OreoManish.]

Finland is so beautiful. But on one thing the girl in this video is also so beautiful.❤️

[@farishtahakim8712]

Loved the vlog 😊where is your jacket from?

[@hayleywilkinson2802]

Such a beautiful video! The editing is just unreal and the footage is just so breathtaking to watch! 😍😍😍

[@emi2090]

the beggining looks like a music video

[@nina_cheyenne]

Where can i book this trip?

[@niamhbayes3397]

You guys.... Your life is a dream.

[@mahimawho7676]

Omgeee such a beautiful place to be at !!!

[@azariabarkeloo9621]

This is a beautiful place! I would love to go here some day 😊 you guys do such a good job with the video edits 💗

[@bellamaria2945]

love from Finland

[@agnes9451]

Is your coat from H & M?

[@kellywildman7138]

Omg I want to go 😍 bit upset about the reindeer though it’s a shame they can not just roam around 😢

[@RoxiandMatt]

We did spot a medium size pen where they probably get to rest and roam at the end of a days work so they at least have that

[@TheAlex29494]

You don't generally let your cows or sheep roam around freely either so I don't exactly see the problem. The reindeer is a domesticated animal, not a wild animal unlike many seem to believe. Even the ones that do roam free are domesticated and belong to some reindeer herder

[@kellywildman7138]

Aleksi .O yes we actually do on our farm and our animals are not tethered to fences they come into the barn at night that’s about it

[@TheAlex29494]

@@kellywildman7138 Surely you still have some sort of a pasture or an area surrounded by a fence and you don't let your animals go wherever they please? That much is probably a given or you wouldn't be able to gather them up to a barn. These reindeer are tied to fences for no other purpose than temporary tethering We are no savages here and the animals are cared for. Their well being always comes first no matter how 'exploitative' the reindeer rides might seem. It's on par with using a horse for riding

[@kellywildman7138]

Aleksi .O we do but they are not tethered by any means and come to call , I’m glad that you look after your animals and have there well being in mind

[@Drmportraits]

The shots and intro clips in this video are soo awesome like literally they deserve so much more likes. Being honest, im kinda sad this video only has 2k likes.. Like how!?! Why out of 52k viewers 50k didint even cared to like it. 🙄

[@reeciecup8665]

Oh my gosh this is gorgeous loved this video so much!! Lol. Though I love my New York Christmas 🎄 I hope to travel there next year!! You guys are so perfect together!! Love it!! Stay amazing Roxy I truly look up to you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RoxiandMatt]

New York at Christmas, sounds perfect! thank you so much!

[@DonnaBlissVLOGS]

Editing skills is awesome!!!

[@chiarascaglioni7794]

WoW this place is so beautiful 😍😍

[@loltigercute4350]

That place looks like a dream to go to it looks so beautiful 😍

[@lottazitting1888]

OMG U GUYS WERE IN HERE IN FINLAND WHY I DIDN'T KNOW

[@sibghaanwar3730]

Please post more vlogs

[@fannytarmanen9011]

I’m excited about this video because I live in Finland.

[@anushkasingh7651]

Editing skills on 🔥, loving u ppl more n more

[@moonliteX]

wtf epic drifting skillz!

[@diydadnowandthen1892]

She whooped him on the go carts. Never forget lol

[@aqsakhanaqsashawlena5374]

Love your videos❤

[@anniy8604]

It is sad to listen that you come to our country and make comments like this about reindeers/huskies in front of so many followers. Obviously you have no idea how do they treat reindeers and huskies in Finland. There is not such a thing like wild reindeer. Second of all huskies love to be active in a nature. You should have maybe ask someone in a farm you visited how things really are instead of making things up in your head to get some likes and making people confused. I bet someone there would have love to explain to you the reality of reindeer's and huskie's lifes all year around. Thanks.

[@Fakesfn]

I swear everyone is in Lapland! And I'm from Helsinki and can't meet you or the other celebs.

[@nitajohansson2637]

I love these videos:)

[@gracel._3530]

Love the vid btw big fan

[@gopyminion7241]

when you live in finland & sweden you know its not so fantastic that you think.

[@santapb_]

This is goalssss! 🥰🥰

[@luizamariamagdalena8554]

Super🙂 zazdroszczę widoków😊 pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski😘

[@moonlightfitz]

🙌

[@ghulammustafabaloch1751]

Hi i want to go finland for winter visit but i dont know how much i take money pls somebody can tell me ??¿

[@rhionhawkes7113]

U should check out @flyingthenest who also went to Finland who I think stayed in that Santa village may be worth seeing what they did there

[@leahb7291]

I love your vlogs x

[@hemanshuchudasama3535]

I have 3 Reindeer in Sahara in Africa.

[@divonasworld2866]

ROXI I LOVE U AM FROM TUNISIA AND MATT IS A PROOOO HE IS A GENIUS

[@aimeegilchrist5581]

Roxi you look so pretty with darker hair 😍

[@sonya_529]

نتمنى ان تكون هنالك ترجمه عربيه على قنواتكم

[@derekintheph8935]

The reindeer rather eat an amanita than a pine

[@ellegaitor2887]

After watching your vids I’ve decided to take my 4 year old next year to Lapland I think he will love it x . The reindeer part really upset me ! I can’t believe they treat those majestic beautiful creatures like that x

[@jonnajulianna2828]

Ellegator it isn't really like that. for most people reindeer herding is a lifestyle and they love it and their reindeer. i'm just sad that this video gave this kind of image about finland and reindeers :( also reindeer are half-domesticated animals so basically they aren't even wild animals, they always belong to someone. they get to roam free on spring and summer.

[@darachamcglynn]

I went to the same place ahhhhh

[@simonedearaujoricardo5856]

Wow love you

[@FinnisJaeger]

I think it is really ignorant and also a bit offencive to make assumptions and accusations on other culture (im talking about the reindeer herding) when ypu clearly have no information on the subject. Finland has one of the most animal friendly indstrusies in the world, for a reference you cant even compare the meat industry of Finland to something like usa.

[@LunaRose316]

That breaks my heart tied like that and exploited how terrible! Animal cruelty is so rampant all over the world. I wish there was more progress with anti cruelty laws.

[@user-vj4dp4xr8k]

In Finland reindeers live free even though someone always owns them. They roam free in the nature of Lapland most of the year. Some reindeer are in tourist destinations, but they are treated well. Reindeer are the livelihood of the Sámi people and they treat reindeer well. You can not judge the whole country because you saw one video clip and you dont even really know why the reindeer was tied up. They are also used to cold weather. Huskies love the cold weather and they love to run.

[@laceylou6592]

U guys are so cute xx

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

How many people watching this video think -- If only I had the 💰?😜

[@PaulKeywood]

Amazing intro, think it's safe to say everyone watching these vlogs would love the chance to go to Finland, pity about the Reindeer though! 😢 🦌

[@jonnajulianna2828]

Paul Keywood it isn't really like that. for most people reindeer herding is a lifestyle and they love it and their reindeer. i'm just sad that this video gave this kind of image about finland and reindeers :( also reindeer are half-domesticated animals so basically they aren't even wild animals, they always belong to someone. they get to roam free on spring and summer.

[@user-vj4dp4xr8k]

For most of the year, reindeer roam free in Lapland. The reindeer trapped in the fence were at work. Just like a horse can pull a cart In Lapland, reindeer can pull a sled.

[@Theajizo]

Do your research before start lying about reindeer herding and huskysafaries.

[@revathyv78]

OMG.... U exactly look lik Indian actress Amy Jackson.... r u both a sister's....

[@Ddouglas0302]

Sorry, I has to fast forward the reindeer part 😢

[@user-vj4dp4xr8k]

For most of the year, reindeer roam free in Lapland. The reindeer trapped in the fence were at work. Just like a horse can pull a cart In Lapland, reindeer can pull a sled. Reindeers are treated very well in Finland. Also reindeer are not wild animals somebody owns them, but they roam free.

[@bbyferra6086]

travel and spread some awareness about the animal. im grateful for both of you ... :'D

[@harare14]

You do realize the circle life is not nearly the same in every country in the world Also modes of transportation are different as well Some places indeed exploit for tourism I agree. It’s good to learn more about different cultures when you travel After this comment, I am interested in leaning more about Huskies and Reindeers especially the difference between exploitation and proper utilization.

[@jonnajulianna2828]

TORILLE!! suomi mainittu

[@Grace-xz1yr]

No... The reindeer 😢

[@dragon0672]

Poor babies tied😭😭😭 terrible people🤬🤬🤬

[@jonnajulianna2828]

Dragon 018 it isn't really like that. for most people reindeer herding is a lifestyle and they love it and their reindeer. i'm just sad that this video gave this kind of image about finland and reindeers :( also reindeer are half-domesticated animals so basically they aren't even wild animals, they always belong to someone. they get to roam free on spring and summer.

[@user-vj4dp4xr8k]

For most of the year, reindeer roam free in Lapland. The reindeer trapped in the fence were at work. Just like a horse can pull a cart In Lapland, reindeer can pull a sled. Reindeers are treated very well in Finland. Also reindeer are not wild animals somebody owns them, but they roam free.

[@gracel._3530]

Yeah I don’t agree with the reindeer part to this vid I and against animal cruelty and I am aware these people that “ own “ the reindeers are not hurting them I just think they shouldn’t be tied up even if they do eat them..in England we don’t tie pigs up to a fence ... mostly so.. Yh

[@IrieRogue]

Gorgeous place, but makes me angry and sad that they don't treat the reindeer as they should. All animals deserve to be loved and respected, and offered everything necessary to be comfortable and healthy should they be kept in captivity. Makes me sick seeing them tied to fences.

[@RoxiandMatt]

If it makes you feel any better, we did see a medium size pen so we can only imagine that after a days work they get to rest or play there. Its hard as im sure the workers love the animals but they are also a way of making money

[@IrieRogue]

@@RoxiandMatt Indeed, that seems to be the main issue, just like the pet trade. The money is what people use to justify the neglect and abuse. These things constantly haunt me, it's gut and heart wrenching. Good to know that there are people there that do appreciate and care for them.

[@nellivilhelmiina]

You can't really do conclusions based on a vlog with a sad music put on top. 🙂 They are not a wild animal in Finland, but they do roam totally free on spring and summer months.

[@jonnajulianna2828]

it isn't really like that. for most people reindeer herding is a lifestyle and they love it and their reindeer. i'm just sad that this video gave this kind of image about finland and reindeers :( also reindeer are half-domesticated animals so basically they aren't even wild animals, they always belong to someone. they get to roam free on spring and summer.

[@IrieRogue]

@@jonnajulianna2828 now that makes me smile from ear to ear 🤗

[@kerryA]

Lapland is not Disney! We didn't even go to Santa park or Santa village as we wanted to go with Canterbury travel. It is a beautiful part of the world in its own right and Def should not be spoiled with theme park attractions and rides! Not everyone can appreciate it and those types of people should stick to Disney!

[@RoxiandMatt]

Kerry Gilmore well it’s a good thing we only spent one day there. Winter wonderland in London was more magical than Santa park. The best part of the trip was when we were away from all the touristy stuff and just out in the rural county side

[@kerryA]

@@RoxiandMatt yeah I didn't fancy any sort of commercialism at all (if you could call Santa park that!!) when I took my kids. It was magical enough without going there. Canterbury travel don't even go as far north anymore as we did with them years ago. It was amazing. But I'd like to go back to Finland now they're a lot older. I bet it's cheaper to do all the activities and stay if you don't go with a company. We did extra activities too but sadly didn't see the northern lights as it was cloudy and snowed everyday. Think a few families complained tho, they were expecting Disney! I hope they never ruin it with a theme park!

[@aNNa-qh6ho]

Lapland looks amazing. ❤️. The reindeers roped up really upset me though. I’d rather go somewhere where they are at least allowed to roam freely, even if they are owned by someone. 😢

[@emilia6317]

The reindeer get to roam free during spring and summer. In winter it's quite difficult for them to find nutrition from the nature and wild beast are a big threat, so some of the reindeer herders keep the reindeer behind fences to advance their survival over winter.