Typical Finnish Summer: some characteristics
In this blog, we take a look at some of the features that make the typical Finnish summer: family events and food and drink.
Tag: customs
Disappearing Finns: Midsummer in Finland
This weekend is Midsummer in Finland. In this blog, we talk about the Finnish disappearing act that happens on Midsummer.
Ascension Day in Finland: day off or not?
This Thursday, 40 days from Easter, is Ascension Day in Finland. In this blog, we explain what Ascension Day is. But more importantly, we talk about religious holidays and their relationship to Finnish labor politics.
May Day celebrations: vappu in Finland
It’s vappu (May Day) in Finland. In this blog, we talk about May Day celebrations in Finland. We tell you what vappu is and how we celebrate it.
Personal space in Finland: Is everything you’ve heard true?
There are plenty of jokes about personal space in Finland. In this blog post we examine if there is any truth to those jokes.
Kalevala, the national epic of Finland
On February 28, Finns celebrate the Kalevala Day. Kalevala is the national epic of Finland. In this blog post, we’ll discuss Kalevala and its’ compiler Elias Lönnrot.
Shrovetide traditions in Finland
This coming Sunday is Shrove Sunday. The following Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. In this blog post, we introduce you to Shrovetide traditions in Finland.
Traditional Finnish Christmas foods
Christmas is next week and people are busy cooking. In this blog post, we talk about traditional Finnish Christmas foods. It includes a link to a downloadable free recipe booklet.
Saint Lucy’s Day
Tomorrow on December 13 is Saint Lucy’s Day. In this blog post, we tell you what it is and how we Finns celebrate Saint Lucy’s Day.
The Independence Day of Finland
December 6 is the Finnish Independence Day. In this blog post, we take a look at the Finnish Independence Day celebrations. We’ll try to explain why they are the way they are, quite solemn and subdued.