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Starry-eyed study of Finnish
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Starry-eyed study of Finnish

We look at three books that will help take your Finnish to the next level – and it will be practically painless.

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Surname stories: Land of the –nens
A small stream flowing in a dense forest.
Life & societyLanguage

Surname stories: Land of the –nens

Delve into the meanings of Finnish surnames, starting with the suffix “–nen.” And can Mr Wolf live beside the Littlepigs?

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Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner
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Vegetarian inroads into Christmas dinner

Vegetarian cooks are helping nontraditional foods compete with ham for a place in Finnish Christmas banquets.

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The humble Number One: Finland
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The humble Number One: Finland

We Finns are sometimes accused of being too modest about our achievements, but this article makes a dent in that reputation.

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Finnish traditions stay strong in the US
Finnish Christmas traditions in the US
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Finnish traditions stay strong in the US

We visit the US to see how Finnish customs and Christmas traditions are enduring in small-town Minnesota.

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Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise
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Alternative Christmas gifts on the rise

Tired of giving friends and family “just more stuff”? Buy gifts in their name for people in need, through a charity.

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Newsweek: Finland is best in the world
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Newsweek: Finland is best in the world

With the whole world to choose from, what is the best place to live? Finland, says Newsweek.

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