Derval O'Rourke: Learning to make the most of winter - and my chia and berry jam

Nordic countries have a winter mindset; you cannot escape the winter there, especially the further north you go. Nordic people have learned to embrace and appreciate the winter period.

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A year ago we took a trip to Finland for five days in December; it was utterly magical. 

Besides Santa and the elves, I really enjoyed the attitude and approach there is to winter in this part of the world.