1 / 3   The Christmas season traditionally begins in Helsinki with the opening of the Aleksanterinkatu Christmas Street, which took place this year on November 26. /Xinhua Photo

2 / 3   The opening ceremonies include switching on the Christmas lights along Aleksanterinkatu Street, the city's main shopping drag. /Xinhua Photo

3 / 3   The Christmas market is always popular for locals and tourists. Helsinki has a number of Christmas markets offering great homemade delicacies, as well as traditional and modern handicrafts, to bring the Christmas spirit to visitors. /Xinhua Photo