CHRISTMAS TORRI IN DOWNTOWN HELSINKI OFFICIALLY OPENED TODAY!

WELL, Christmas Officially began today in downtown Helsinki with the opening of the Christmas Torri! It is HUGE!! And there are so many wonderful 'wares'.

The crowds began to get bigger and bigger the longer we were there.

We 'found' some wonderful things in the shops!

This little Finnish girl was totally mesmerized with this kaleidoscope player. He was so good and added a lot of festivity to the event.

As we headed back to Espoo, we were happy to see the office buildings decked out with lots of Christmas lights in their windows.

It was a very, very fun morning in downtown. We had to come back early because I had a hair appointment. Maybe we will go back next Monday again....spend the day, use our hand and toe warmers we got from the Monocacy Ward YM / YW.