If you like geometric and linear shapes, you will love these Christmas decorations. The himmeli creations are typical of Finland and were originally made to celebrate the harvest. Today they are considered a quintessential traditional Finnish Christmas decoration. The original sculptures were made of straw or rye and could be very complex. They were hung above the table at Christmas as a wish for abundance and remained there until summer.
Simple three-dimensional geometric shapes, himmeli can also be formed from hundreds of long sticks, and if well made they can last for a century. 
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Today, they can be made in many different materials, including plastic or metal, and in different colors. Their structures range from simple minimalist designs to complex plays of light, offering an original way to decorate the house andChristmas tree during the Christmas season with the beauty of Nordic tradition.
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration by Megin Sherry
You can try making them yourself, but beautiful ready-made versions are also available on Etsy.
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Himmeli decoration
Peter Dark
Lincoln Matheson
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