Modern Christmas Archives

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.

Remembering her childhood holidays after years abroad, a Finnish journalist concludes that Christmas spirit itself originates in Finland.

Christmas Emojis

ThisisFINLAND Christmas Calendar 2015

Each year, traditional Christmas songs bring together New York’s dispersed Finnish community (includes Top 5 playlist).

Tired of giving friends and family “just more stuff”? Buy gifts in their name for people in need, through a charity.

In the weeks before Christmas, Finland seems overrun by party fever. It’s the pikkujoulu (pre-Christmas party) season.

A brand new Santa resort complements its more established counterparts in other areas of Finnish Lapland.