*Please note that this post has affiliate links. If you buy through my links, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission – thank you! How to trace your roots in Finland? This topic is very close to my heart because I have recently started my own...
Making friends as an adult is difficult. Making Finnish friends as an adult seems even more difficult. But why? As a Finn, I’ll try my best to share information and tips about Finnish culture so that that you’ll enjoy more of your time in Finland or our...
I don’t know who created the traditions of the Finnish New Year, but I’m pretty sure it was one very tired parent due to the Christmas hassle. In my opinion, New Year is the most no-fuss occasion of the year, and I’d guess most people like it that...
Finns celebrate Independence Day on 6th December. The highlight of this national holiday is staying at home and watching TV. Now I can hear you say Whaaaaat! To explain this, I have to start a bit further. November and December are joyful months in Finland. Besides...
Finland is the home country of sports enthusiasts. As many other countries have a few big sports that people are crazy about, the situation in Finland is a bit different. Also, for a non-Finn, it might seem that Finns aren’t particularly sporty, at least based on...
*Please note that this post has affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase and it helps the upkeep of this blog. This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with unique Finnish gifts that they will absolutely...
