Happy New Year!Christmas and New Year in Finland are holidays in which reality is closely intertwined with myths and fairy tales, …
sea-nymphIn Finland, May Day, or Vappu, is a fun and noisy celebration for students. Its name comes from the name of the Catholic …
"Antti Invites Christmas"On St. Andrew’s Day, Finns say, “Antti invites Christmas.” On the main squares of cities put huge fir t …
Herring.Without what does not do any Russian feast? That's right, no herring. After all, we always believed that herring is a pure …
Friends DayIn Finland, on Valentine's Day, February 14, when most countries celebrate Valentine's Day, according to tradition, cel …
Songwriter VäinämöinenOne of the most favorite holidays of the Finns is February 28 - Day of the folk epic Kalevala. Festival of f …
Old defensive gun, Helsinki, FinlandIn Finland, June 4 is the Day of the Defence Forces. In June 2006, the commander of the Defe …
Finland's participation in World War II (1939-1945) is commonly referred to by Finnish historians as the Three Wars: The first w …
Johan Ludwig RunebergRuneberg Day (Johan Ludwig Runeberg /5.2.1804 - 6.5.1877/) is celebrated on his birthday, February 5. It be …
World War IIRemembrance Day was established in Finland after World War II. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of May.
Helatorstai - Holy ThursdayThe Christian holiday of Ascension (Finnish Helatorstai – Holy Thursday) is celebrated on the fortieth …
Eino LeynoA summer evening of wind by a light blow breathing at the foot of the hill, and from the heavens a mysterious sign. T …
Astrid LindgrenDespite the fact that the Swedish population in Finland is only about 6 percent (the main place of their residence …
The holiday begins with the traditional ceremony of raising the national flag.December 6 marks the anniversary of Finland’s indepe …
WalkingIt is no secret that the Finns are a calm and balanced people, but there are days when they remember the joys of life. For …
National Flag of FinlandFrom the Finnish Flag Act: The Finnish flag has a blue cross on a white background. The flag is a natio …
First Saturday of NovemberThe first Saturday of November is called “Kekri Day”. With this amazing word, Finns denote all the las …
Finland's Father's Day has been celebrated for over 50 yearsFather’s Day was first celebrated in Washington on June 19, 1910, and …
Finnish Language DayThe great Finnish enlightener Mikael Agricola was born in the parish of Pernaya in Nuland. He received his edu …
On the second Sunday of May, women receive gifts from their children.Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Finland since 1918. On th …
Day of Finnish LiteratureKivi Alexis (pseudonym; real surname - Stanvall; Stenvall) (1834-1872) - Finnish novelist. Alexis Kiwi’s …
Winter dayFrom October 14 - the day of St. Callixtus - you can hunt a squirrel, because she finally puts on a winter fur coat. I …
The Finnish military has participated in UN actions since 1956.December 15, 2005 marks the 50th anniversary of Finland’s accession …
Winter lake"Simo builds bridges" - on October 28, on St. Simon's Day, the lakes and rivers finally freeze. In cities, however, fea …
EasterDespite the fact that Easter falls on different days in Western Europe and Russia, in Finland Lutherans (84%), Catholics and …
Johann Wilhelm SnellmanJohan Wilhelm Snellman (1806-1881) was a statesman, philosopher and journalist. He deserves a lot of cred …
Queen of LightOn December 13, Swedish-speaking schools and families in Finland celebrate Lucia Day. This tradition was borrowed …
