Scandinavian Christmas Market

I took my daughters with me to visit the Scandinavian Christmas Market here in Auckland yesterday. It is our first non-European Christmas coming up and it is refreshing to be able to go outside this time of the year without wearing a thick winter jacket or rain coat. The market was outdoors of course and you could buy everything from traditional handmade crafts, Christmas food and decorations, to home ware, children's clothing and toys. Our favorites were the Swedish flag garland for the Christmas tree and the yummy chocolate, which will not last to Christmas...