By Penelope Colston VEIKKAALA, Finland — Eija Koski has devoted her life to what is known here as a himmeli, a traditional Christmas ornament made of straw stitched together to create an ...

Illuminated ornaments designed by Finnish designers are on display for the Christmas season in Shinjuku Park Tower in Tokyo. Among other decorations, on the first floor, five large illuminated ...

Anything tubular that you can string will work. Add a little sparkle to your Christmas decorations with this quintessential Finnish decoration.

A century ago Finnish Christmas trees were often decorated with candles and sweets. These days decorators have a lot to choose from, as shops abound with ornaments of all stripes. Christmas tree ...

A quintessential Finnish Christmas decoration, the himmeli is traditionally made out of straw, but artist Eija Koski has taken this centuries-old ornament and turned it into high art. Check out ...

ornaments, handicrafts, gifts, and treats such as ginger bread and hot mulled wine, Glögi, a warming combination of wine, spices and fruit. The St. Thomas Market in Helsinki, in Esplanade Park, is the ...