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Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland
ChristmasChristmas traditions

Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland

An American learns what Christmas Peace means while discovering many ways of celebrating the holidays in Finland.

Tagged in Christmas traditionsFinnishnessLifestyle
Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party)
Christmas parties in Finland
ChristmasModern Christmas

Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party)

In the weeks before Christmas, Finland seems overrun by party fever. It’s the pikkujoulu (pre-Christmas party) season.

Tagged in EconomyFinnishnessModern Christmas
Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple
Life & societySociety

Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple

Once upon a time, New York had two Finnish neighbourhoods – Finntowns. We talk to a couple who used to live in one.

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US wise guy makes fun of life in Finland
Arts & cultureLiterature

US wise guy makes fun of life in Finland

The book How to Marry a Finnish Girl shows why kids can speak Finnish but you can’t, how to avoid summer cabins, and more.

Tagged in FinnishnessLanguageLiterature
Row, row, row that church boat
Life & societySports

Row, row, row that church boat

For a breath of fresh air and a taste of traditional Finland, try a wooden rowboat 12 metres long.

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Finnish contemporary literature: A wealth of voices
Arts & cultureLiterature

Finnish contemporary literature: A wealth of voices

Finnish literature is going further than ever. Join our tour of prose, poetry and publishing (and Finland-Swedish books).

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Finns walk on water in winter
Life & societySlideshows

Finns walk on water in winter

Slideshow: The Finns make the most out of a cold winter by using the frozen ocean as a park for walking, skiing and more.

Tagged in FinnishnessNatureSlideshowsSports
Strangest Greetings from Santa and 23 other extraordinary Finns
ChristmasFinnishness

Strangest Greetings from Santa and 23 other extraordinary Finns

This December we’re proud to present an online exhibition showcasing Finland’s weird and wonderful creativity. Twenty-four artists and musicians post refreshingly unconventional Christmas messages to capture your imagination. Enjoy!

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