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From Scandinavia with love – the perfect Christmas present Christmas in Scandinavia is all about getting together in warm cosy settings, lighting candles, and spreading joy. And, when it comes to the joy of giving, this year, what everyone seems to want is to find that special gift that will make a difference, not just for one night but for years to come. By Signe Hansen
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Nowhere is Christmas more magical than Scandinavia, where snow-covered peaks, huge pine forests, and flocks of reindeer all come together to create the perfect winter landscape. Of course, not all parts of Scandinavia are EXACTLY 22
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Issue 160
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November 2023
like that, but one thing is the same all over the region - Christmas prompts the greatest celebration of the year. Homes are flooded with candlelight, Christmas elves invade shops and living rooms, and everywhere, the sweet and spicy scent
of mulled wine and freshly baked Christmas treats steam through the cold air. Originally, a Viking celebration of the shortest day of the year – or rather of the end of the shortest day of the year