Finnishness Archives

Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth

Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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