Posts Tagged: traditions
Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari
White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family
Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari
White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family
Cemetery dressed up for autumn
One of the most beautiful places to go for a walk in Helsinki is the Hietaniemi Cemetery. The cemetery is located in Töölö district right by the sea (actually the most popular sand beach in town is just next to it!).
Cemetery dressed up for autumn
One of the most beautiful places to go for a walk in Helsinki is the Hietaniemi Cemetery. The cemetery is located in Töölö district right by the sea (actually the most popular sand beach in town is just next to it!).
Enjoying Easter!
It is Easter again! Thanks to my kids I have learnt to enjoy the holidays more and more. I love the Finnish traditions – especially the one on Palm Sunday when children dress up as witches and go door to door blessing
Enjoying Easter!
It is Easter again! Thanks to my kids I have learnt to enjoy the holidays more and more. I love the Finnish traditions – especially the one on Palm Sunday when children dress up as witches and go door to door blessing
Mother’s day traditions
Every year the second Sunday of May in Finland we celebrate our mothers, our loving mums, in Finnish “äiti“. Usually mother’s day coincides with the bloom of wood anemones and traditionally I have always picked those beautiful and delicate flowers
Mother’s day traditions
Every year the second Sunday of May in Finland we celebrate our mothers, our loving mums, in Finnish “äiti“. Usually mother’s day coincides with the bloom of wood anemones and traditionally I have always picked those beautiful and delicate flowers
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! This year I have celebrated Easter more than in twenty years, thanks to my 2 year old. Last Saturday we searched willow and birch twigs, decorated them and on Sunday morning, (my child) dressed as a little witch,
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! This year I have celebrated Easter more than in twenty years, thanks to my 2 year old. Last Saturday we searched willow and birch twigs, decorated them and on Sunday morning, (my child) dressed as a little witch,
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