The Christmas season is all about holiday traditions, from decorating the tree to prepping the big meal and waiting for Santa to arrive. But an authentic and uniquely Finnish Christmas also has ...

My mother, Eila, was an immigrant from Finland, and I was born in her hometown, Rauma, located on Finland’s west coast across the Gulf of Bothnia from Sweden. A Finnish Christmas revolves around ...

The decorations in Helsinki, Finland Finland’s southern capital, Helsinki is that place where Christmas is celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour!

The Christmas season is all about holiday traditions, from decorating the tree to prepping the big meal and waiting for Santa to arrive. But an authentic and uniquely Finnish Christmas also has its ...

Spending on decorations, presents and food has increased since last year. Southerners buy the most presents, while those from northern Finland spend more on edible festive treats. Finns will spend ...

The Berlin-based Finnish photographer was first inspired by the visuals of the holiday season in 2011 on a trip to Los Angeles. But while some might have felt cheered by the decorations, Henttonen ...

Celebrating Finland’s special Christmas traditions. Christmas in Finland is a very special time, with much attention paid to fine food, family fun and beautiful decorations. The Finnish Tourist Board ...

With Christmas around the corner, you'll want to book in some time to visit Santa Claus himself. And for the ultimate festive trip, little comes close to Levi and Ylläs in Finnish Lapland.

Finnish Christmas traditions The Finns really know how to celebrate the Christmas season. Here are a few more Finnish holiday traditions: Anna's Day: Dec. 9 is the day preparations for Christmas ...

Thomas markets prepare for the December 21 celebration, selling handmade Christmas decorations, ornaments, handicrafts, gifts, and treats such as ginger bread and hot mulled wine, Glögi, a ...

RELATED: Book your Thanksgiving, Christmas flights by this date to save money: economist Amenities in the rooms include Lapland decorations, and a wardrobe of elf-wear and accessories.