5 Finnish Independence Day Traditions You Should Know
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...
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Finnish Clothing Brands: Sustainable X-mas Gift Guide
If you are buying gifts this season, how about doing good by shopping more consciously? Take a look at these wonderfully stylish gift ideas from sustainable Finnish clothing brands! What better time than Christmas to buy thoughtful and ethical gifts for your loved ones!
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Finnish Gifts: From Christmas Basket Ideas to Fabulous Design
This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with unique Finnish gifts that they will absolutely adore! I’ve rounded up a happy dozen of Finnish Christmas gift ideas available online to help you find thoughtful, practical and fun presents for everyone on your list…
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Are You Finnish? Test and Find Out if You are Secretly a Finn!
Have you ever wondered that, what if... ,what if actually, you are Finnish? Do you often feel like the oddball of a group? Does it seem that people don't understand you? These feelings may be the potential symptoms of some hidden Finnishness inside you. In my...
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30 Cultural Facts on Finland that Help You Understand Finns
It is the culture that makes a place unique and, as we are talking about Finland here, a little bit weird. It is the culture that makes you say what? Whaaat?! I feel that our relatively odd habits are a part of our charm. A major part of our charm. Actually, now that...
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Study in Finland: Local’s Tips to Applying and Student Life
Are you asking the most important question? It’s not “How can I get to study in Finland”. The question you need to ask is:“Is studying in Finland the right choice for me?” Applying isn’t difficult. Getting accepted isn’t rocket science (you can study that in Finland,...
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10 Reasons to Love a Finnish Woman
Loving a Finnish woman is so easy. Everything about her is just so lovable! Okay, I might be exaggerating a little. But seriously, we come with pretty impressive features. I try to do a good job explaining them to you. Ten Reasons to Love a Finnish Woman #1 Fastness...
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Learn the Secret of Making Finnish Friends
Making friends as an adult is difficult. Making Finnish friends as an adult seems even more difficult. But why? As a Finn, I'd like to share information and tips about Finnish culture so that that you'll enjoy more of your time in Finland or our company, wherever you...
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Finland + Japan: Why These Countries Have a Magical Connection?
The Finland - Japan connection is real. I understood it the moment I arrived in Japan. It is such a strange (and awesome!) feeling when someplace you have never been before feels like home. It is like a tilted dream, a gentle déjà vu, an Alice in Wonderland-moment....
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What Really Happens at Finnish Homes at Christmas
Finnish Christmas season is notorious for too-high expectations among all family members, big and small. Our biggest celebration happens on 24 December. The two following days are a slumber party at home. By the evening of Boxing Day, everyone has had an overdose of...
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