A busy season for giving ChristmasChristmas traditions A busy season for giving We visit two highly esteemed charities during their most eventful time of year.
’Twas the night before PISA in Finland Life & societyEducation ’Twas the night before PISA in Finland Finnish kids don’t like homework any more than anyone else. But their education has something most countries’ schools lack.
Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas ChristmasModern Christmas Finnish company adds the sparkle to Christmas Finland is home not only to Santa Claus, but also to the Nordic countries’ only manufacturer of Christmas decorations.
Home in time for Christmas in Finland ChristmasModern Christmas Home in time for Christmas in Finland Remembering her childhood holidays after years abroad, a Finnish journalist concludes that Christmas spirit itself originates in Finland.
Classic Christmas merges with modern flavours ChristmasCuisine Classic Christmas merges with modern flavours In a seaside setting outside Helsinki, chef Jarkko Nieminen of the restaurant Kulosaaren Casino emphasises new options and strong traditions for the holiday season (includes vegetarian recipes).
Free-range duck and tangy ice cream ChristmasCuisine Free-range duck and tangy ice cream Restaurant Nokka fuses organic Finnish ingredients into distinctive Christmas gourmet, with chef Marko Palovaara at the helm (includes two recipes).
Challenging ham with herring ChristmasCuisine Challenging ham with herring Challenging ham with herring: Antti Ahokas, the chef at Juuri in downtown Helsinki, has his own approach to Christmas cuisine (includes two recipes).
