Joyful Scandinavian Christmas Decorations
Scandinavian Christmas can be as joyful as it is traditional! This collection is for those who love their festive season bright, playful and full of character. From bouncing Christmas-edition Hoptimists to Kay Bojesen's Santa, and from Moomins and Miffy to felted mice and paper stars, these Nordic decorations bring smiles and a wonderful sense of fun.
Our pick of joyful Scandinavian Christmas decorations
Hoptimist Elf Bumble Latte Small
Meet the happiest elf you'll ever see! This little latte-coloured Hoptimist with a Christmas hat bounces cheerfully on its spring base. Hoptimists are Danish design icons, and bring joy at any time of year, but especially so at Christmas. If you'd prefer Santa, the Soft Santa in red is just as cheerful, and there are plenty of other festive characters, too, if you want to bring even more Christmas joy!
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Kay Bojesen Santa Claus
A Christmas classic from one of Denmark's best-known designers. Based on Kay Bojesen's original design from the 1940s, this painted beech wood Santa has a white beard, a walking stick and sack, all ready for the season of giving. He's the kind of decoration that comes out every December and quietly becomes a family favourite (and heirloom). We've Santa Clara, Mrs Claus, too.
Flensted Mobile Christmas Trees
We adore Flensted Mobiles, and this time of year gives us the perfect excuse to hang one of their festive designs. For us this year, it's this one with Christmas trees and hearts, one of Flensted's newer designs - a close tie with one of our other favourites, Pixies in the Forest. Whichever you choose, it'll bring some gentle movement and joy to your decorations.
There are also penguins, stars and angels to pick from in their other Christmas mobiles.
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Broste Copenhagen Hanging Metal Bell Pumpkin Orange
This vibrant orange bell brings an unexpected pop of colour to traditional Christmas decorating. Hang it on the tree, on a wreath, a parcel or anywhere at all – the warm pumpkin shade works beautifully with reds and greens, and the clear ring when it moves adds a gentle festive soundtrack. We love a surprising colour choice (and anyone who knows us knows how much we love orange!). If orange isn't your thing, there's also Bright Blue, Blackberry Wine and Caramel & Mint.
Pluto Rotary Candle Holder Moomin First Snow Extra Large Silver
Moomins and Christmas are a perfect pairing, so this Moomin version of the traditional Änglaspel makes us very happy. This extra large silver rotating candle holder featuring The First Snow scene is a magical centrepiece for a table or windowsill. For something smaller, Little My, the mischievous one, has her own First Snow hanging decoration in silver. And if you'd like Moomin characters to play with all year round, we also have Lovi's wooden Moomin figures: Moomintroll, Snufkin, Moominpappa and Little My.
Pluto Hanging Decoration Miffy Skating Gold
Dick Bruna's iconic bunny takes to the ice in this sweet gold ornament. If you're planning a joyful Christmas, Miffy brings a lot of joy and we can't get enough of her! We've a couple of hanging decorations, and two different rotating candle holders, so you can have a very Miffy Christmas!
Pluto Rotary Candle Holder Moose Love Gold
Two moose silhouettes create a heart shape as they spin around your candle flame, casting moving shadows that dance across your Christmas table or windowsill. It's sweet without being saccharine, and a light-hearted update on the traditional rotary candle holder (and is also available as a hanging decoration).
For more joyful rotary candle designs, we've the Moomin and Miffy versions above, a Santa (of course!) and a fab one with six skiers.
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Broste Linnea Advent Candle White & Burgundy
Count down to Christmas in style with this striped advent candle. The chunky white pillar has a burgundy spiral stripe, which gives the traditional Nordic custom of burning an advent candle down a little contemporary edge. Light it each day through December and watch it melt towards the big day. It's also available in green and white.
Uyuni Santa Claus LED Candle 10 x 17 cm Olive Green
Santa, but make it a candle! This sculptural Santa Claus is shaped from real wax and glows with a soft, flickering light, without a flame or any smoke. It's a safe, cheerful option for shelves, mantelpieces and hallways, and it has a built-in six-hour timer, so it switches itself on at the same time every evening. He's also available in red.
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Maileg Pixy Boy Size 2 Striped Knitted Sweater
You might know Danish brand Maileg for its mice, but its pixies are just as full of character. This Pixy Boy is dressed in a cosy striped knitted sweater and brings a playful, slightly mischievous touch to a joyful Christmas. He has friends, too – a small gang of pixy boys and girls, in two different sizes.
Gry & Sif Grey Felt Mouse With Garland Small
Gry & Sif's felted wool animals are full of character, and this little grey mouse with her garland is no exception. Pop her on the tree or in a window, or tuck her onto a shelf or a stocking, and she'll bring a touch of hand-made charm. Each piece is made by hand in Nepal, and the Danish brand has held Fair Trade certification since 2009. We've other mice, too, as well as deer, penguins, ballerinas and other charming Christmas characters.
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Lovi Heart Decoration 4.5cm Set of 6 Bright Red
Six little bright red hearts from Finnish brand Lovi, cut from birch plywood. Dot them through the tree, add them to parcels, or scatter them around the house for a cheerful finishing touch. You can also buy Lovi hearts as individual pieces and in sets of four, as well as sets of six, so you can add as many or as few as you like! Lovi also does hanging stars in sets of six, in Bright Red and Honey Yellow, plus beautiful big stars if you'd like something with more presence. And there are Lovi elves too, in different sizes, for a little more mischief.
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Broste Estelle Hanging Paper Star Decoration Large
A soft, layered take on the classic Nordic paper star, with a feathery, three-dimensional look. At 70cm across, the large Estelle makes a real statement hung in a window, where you can see all its depth, or from the ceiling for a floating effect. There's a smaller size too, if you'd like something to hang with it. And if you love paper decorations, take a look at the other paper rosette decorations from Broste.
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See more Christmas decorations:
- Natural Christmas For those who bring the outdoors indoors
- Traditional Christmas For those who honour the classics
- Folk Christmas For those who celebrate craft and heritage
Browse the full Christmas collection →
We originally published this on 3 November 2025, and updated it in October 2026.
