Having a Christmas tree is a must-have for me. It doesn't have to be big and fancy, but it's kind of what makes me really feel it's that time of year. I've grown up with my parents buying it from a local tree-seller, but this year, it had to be different. After we moved to Sigerfjord in Vesterålen (way north of Norway), we practically live in the forest, so of course, since we are Vikings, we had to cut down our own tree. We were super-excited, and felt like kids again!
Pre-tree-cutting – super-stoked! 
I look really happy, but who wouldn't? It's Christmas, it's snowing AND we found the perfect tree ... Ahhh ...
Smile like you mean it.
Being away from my parents and brothers at Christmas is a bit sad, but in return I get to celebrate with both old and new friends, and making memories that I will remember forever.
Of course,
Woolen-underwear is our everyday-outfits.
Here's just a bonus picture from right before our tree hunt. It's a bit dark because, well, it's dark above the polar circle. But the sun is on it's way back ...
Magical Stortinden in the back – super-roomies in the front.
MERRY CHRISTMAS/GOD JUL <3
/Karianne