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Learning Finnish graduation hat tricks

The Finnish high school graduation cap is more than just a white hat with a narrow black visor, and its use isn’t limited to graduation ceremonies. The subtleties and peculiarities of this particular headwear need some explanation.

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At Finland’s high schools, wild winter party precedes study break

Finnish tradition dictates that in mid-February, students in their last year of high school start their study break with a great big party. Meanwhile, the students below them celebrate their new status as the eldest kids in the building by dancing.

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6 + 3 New Year’s resolutions from ThisisFINLAND

Bored with the same old New Year’s resolutions? We’ve compiled a list of new and manageable resolutions for next year!

Tagged in Finnishness, Fun, Hobbyhorse, Language, Literature, Sauna, Sports, Traditions, Travel, Winter
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Life & societyEaster

Happy Easter egg hunting in Helsinki and beyond

It’s practically springtime in Finland, and that means Easter and hidden Easter eggs. We went around the Finnish capital and further afield with dozens of candy eggs a couple days before Easter.

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Cuisine gets cute – and ugly – for Easter in Finland

When Easter approaches, two major culinary traditions appear in every grocery store in Finland: Mignon chocolate eggs and the mysterious “mämmi.”

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Valentine’s Day brings display of Finnish kissing

This video Valentine’s Day card brings you more than 30 famous Finnish cinematic kisses and couples.

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Finns treasure friendship

In Finland, friendship is what’s celebrated on Valentine’s Day. People give gifts and cards to their best friends; it’s not just for romantic partners.

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Shrovetide starts a slippery slide towards spring

Shrovetide the Finnish Way = enjoying outdoor sports (if there’s snow) + replacing the used calories with warm, heavy soup and a mouthwatering pastry.

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