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Finns treasure friendship on Valentine’s Day
Two children are throwing snow into the air in front of the buildings of downtown Helsinki.
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Finns treasure friendship on Valentine’s Day

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 in Finland
Life & societyTraditions

Shrovetide starts a slippery slide towards spring in Finland

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

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Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter
Several children dressed in costumes are at the door of a house beside flower pots full of daffodils.
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Wandering witches welcome Finnish Easter

Finnish Easter traditions mix religion and rites of spring. Beware: Miniature witches may ring your doorbell.

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Bare facts of the sauna in Finland
A person is sitting on a wooden bench in a sauna, with a leafy bouquet of birch twigs in the foreground.
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Bare facts of the sauna in Finland

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it.

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