Arctic Christmas Decoration

Bring the warmth and scent of a Finnish Christmas into your home.
Dried oranges, cinnamon and evergreen branches come together to create a simple, natural decoration inspired by the beauty of Lapland.

As you make your decoration, enjoy the gentle citrus and cinnamon scent and let each piece become uniquely yours.

Let’s create something beautiful from the simple treasures of nature.

You will need:

  • oranges
  • cinnamon sticks
  • evergreen branches
  • natural twine
  • or other things like small pine cones

1 - Wash & slice
Wash the oranges and slice them into thin, even slices, about 3–5 mm thick.

2 - Prepare

Pat away any excess juice with a paper towel and place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

3 - Dry
Dry at 75–80°C / 167–176°F for 3–5 hours, keeping the oven door slightly open.

4 - Turn & check
Turn the slices once or twice during drying. They are ready when completely dry.


Now it's time to make your decoration:  

1. Choose your base
Take one dried orange slice as the base of your decoration.

2. Arrange the elements
Place a small pine cone, cinnamon sticks and a few evergreen branches on top of the orange slice. Arrange the elements as you like – each decoration can be unique.

3. Secure the decoration
Wrap natural twine tightly around the decoration, making sure all the elements stay securely in place.

4. Create a hanging loop
Before tying the final knot, leave a longer piece of twine at the top. Tie the ends together to create a loop for hanging.

5. Finish your decoration
Trim any excess twine and gently adjust the branches and other elements.

Tip: Don’t worry about making it perfect. The beauty of a handmade decoration is that every piece is a little different. 🤎

Your Arctic Christmas decoration is ready.

A little piece of the North, made by hand.
Hang it on your Christmas tree, a door, a wall or anywhere you want to bring a touch of Christmas magic.

Take a moment to enjoy the scent of orange, cinnamon and evergreen — and the feeling of creating something with your own hands.

Made by you. Inspired by Lapland.

Mrs Arctic Santa🤍