In Finland a new born baby has to be given a first name within 2 months of the birth. Traditionally the name is announced by the parents during the baby’s christening which is usually held when the baby is about a month and a half old. Until then, the parents tend to use a nickname […]
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Finnish children stories have a long history but weren’t really distinguished from the general story-telling tradition to begin with. Storytelling has long traditions in the Finnish culture and history and stories were told for children and adults alike. Stories and myths have been told for as long as the history can look back to but
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Having the history of being alone in the rough environment, Finns have a tradition of surviving. Hundreds of years ago the Finns already had to learn the means to cope with long, bitterly cold, and snowy winters. The only way to survive was to understand the nature, and to live in harmony with nature, instead
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Finland Currency Finland currency is of the euro currency. On January 1st 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries. Before 2002, the national currency
Music of Finland Music is more of a hobby for the Finnish people, than a job. Almost every child learns to play an instrument at some point in their life, and schools even started having classes for it during open hours. Pop music and heavy rock are two of the most commonly played genres of
Finest Finnish Attire (Traditional Clothing of Finland) Finland fashion is bright and warm, handmade and of high quality. It is young, tricot, and often knitted. It is fashion forward, and bold in its unique design, and it appeals to many demographics. It is like western culture fashion, in which it is aesthetically appealing to both
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Celebrating Holidays and Festivals in Finland Christmas: the number one festival and holiday of Finland is Christmas and all of the celebrations that accompanies it. There are many parties at places of work, educational facilities, and nightlife locations. On Christmas Eve, families bring in Christmas trees to decorate, while listening to music, dancing, and eating
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Fun Finland! (Places to See) Lake Inari: Sitting on the north of Lapland, Lake Inari is a huge tourist attraction. Trout, Perch and Salmon can be found in the bunches here, and this is where tourists comes to see them swim upstream. Lake Inari is also home to the burial ground of the Sami people,
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Customs and Etiquette Men shake hands, while maintaining direct eye contact. Women will say hello or shake hands, while maintaining direct eye contact, but this is not a contact culture so there will be no kissing or over touching. Expect Finnish people to be direct, but they are not trying to be rude. Listen intently,
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Finland Fun Facts! 68% of the country is covered by forest. Helsinki is the capital, with a population of 539,000 but with the little cities around it, it’s around 900,000. The Finnish currency is Euro. Their military budget is around 2billion. The most famous Finnish company might be Nokia, in the west The elected President
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Children’s Day Children’s Day in Finland is held on November 20th, annually. On this day, every adult and parent is urged in many ways than one to make better choices/decisions in life, for the advancement and livelihood of children. They encourage working together, instead of dealing with things alone. This day is spent a little
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Finland Feasts (Common Cuisine, Desserts, and More) The people of Finland rely heavily on foods like potatoes, cabbage, and turnips. More common than that is smoked cold fish, lox, and gravlax (salmon marinated in sugar). Finnish meatballs are also increasing internationally, gaining popularity. They are made from either beef or reindeer and mixed with breadcrumbs
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Children’s Games of Finland Chain (Ketju): While one player leaves the room or the area that everyone is in, all of the other players join hands in a circle. Everyone in the circle must tangle themselves in a knot, with one person leading the circle. Once the circle is completely tangled, the person must come
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Children’s Games of Finland Chain (Ketju): While one player leaves the room or the area that everyone is in, all of the other players join hands in a circle. Everyone in the circle must tangle themselves in a knot, with one person leading the circle. Once the circle is completely tangled, the person must come
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