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It is the culture that makes a place unique and, as we are talking about Finland and the Finnish people here, a little bit weird. It is the culture that …

Finnish swear words have a deep connection to history, religion, and mythology, making them particularly colorful and expressive.

The Finnish sauna etiquette may feel like a mystery before your first visit to Finland. It’s totally understandable if the whole Finnish sauna culture in general sounds intimidating. There might …

In Finland, Santa Claus is inseparable from Christmas. Did you know that Santa Claus comes to visit families on Christmas Eve and that he personally brings all the gifts in …

Are you ready for a deep dive into Finnish culture? My ambitious goal is to cover all you need to know, including many fascinating traditions and quirks.

Have you been invited to a Finnish wedding? There are quite a few fun traditions you might enjoy learning about!

The Finnish language is filled with beautiful, unique first names. Today we will explore over 100 Finnish names, many of which have their roots in ancient Finnish folklore or nature.

There is no direct translation that provides us with the meaning of sisu. Instead, it is a concept unique to Finland. Sisu encompasses the qualities of perseverance and determination, helping …

All places worldwide have their own stories of ancient gods, goddesses and mythical creatures. Finland is no exception!