Kosti Ilmari "Komo" Kotiranta (June 12, 1957 – July 24, 2015) was a Finnish teacher, actor, singer, and presenter. He became well-known for his role as Santa Claus in the Yle Christmas Eve program Joulupukin kuumalinja, which he performed from 1991 to 2005 and again from 2007 to 2011, with 2006 being missed due to a brain stroke. Kotiranta was also a mascot for the local children's folk dance event in Lappeenranta and hosted various children's and youth programs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Sanaleikki and Ioxio.
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Time Zone - Europe/Helsinki (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Kosti
The name Kosti is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "koski," which means "rapid" or "waterfall." It reflects the power and beauty of Finland's many rivers and waterfalls.
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Generation Group
Kosti Kotiranta belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Helsinki
Place of Death: Helsinki
Cause of Death: brain tumor
Occupation: school teacher | television actor | singer | actor
Employers: Vantaa
Awards Received: Vantaa cultural prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 12, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 12, 2024 |
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| Sun | 21 Gemini 9 | 21 Gemini 56 | 25 Leo 11 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 0 | 2 Virgo 15 | 21 Taurus 58 |
| Mercury | 29 Taurus 46 | 19 Gemini 7 | 21 Virgo 55 |
| Venus | 6 Cancer 45 | 24 Gemini 3 | 28 Virgo 4 |
| Mars | 24 Cancer 18 | 2 Taurus 24 | 6 Virgo 27 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 33 | 4 Gemini 3 | 1 Libra 58 |
| Saturn | 10 Sagittarius 42 | 19 Pisces 6 | 8 Sagittarius 9 |
| Uranus | 4 Leo 32 | 24 Taurus 49 | 8 Leo 27 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 2 | 29 Pisces 49 | 0 Scorpio 11 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 11 | 1 Aquarius 43 | 29 Leo 58 |
| Rahu | 18 Scorpio 6 | 12 Aries 13 | 14 Scorpio 33 |
| Ketu | 18 Taurus 6 | 12 Libra 13 | 14 Taurus 33 |
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