Finnish Culture Archives

Matkustan ympäri maailmaa – Finnish Children’s Song

July 4, 2021

Learn Finnish through music! Click to read an analysis of the lyrics of MATKUSTAN YMPÄRI MAAILMAA, a Finnish children's song.

Juhannus – Midsummer Eve – Finnish Vocabulary

June 25, 2021

Finnish Celebrations

Learn vocabulary related to Finnish Midsummer - JUHANNUS - right now! You can also find cultural background information about this important celebration!

Finnish Nicknames – Lempinimi Kutsumanimi

June 13, 2021

Finnish Culture

Nicknames like "Bill" for "William" also exist in Finnish. RAIMO is "Rami", LEO "Leksa" and TAPANI "Tapsa". Read more about Finnish nicknames!

Tuiki Tuiki Tähtönen – Finnish Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

May 26, 2021

Finnish Song Lyrics

Learn the Finnish lyrics of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: Tuiki tuiki tähtönen! This page has the translation and an analysis of the lyrics!

The Lord’s Prayer in Finnish – Isä Meidän – Herran Rukous

May 12, 2021

Finnish Culture

Isä meidän! Are you looking for the word of the Lord's Prayer in Finnish? Click to read more about the words in the prayer Herran Rukous!

“If you’re happy and you know it” in Finnish

May 5, 2021

Finnish Song Lyrics

The song "If you're happy and you know it" in Finnish starts with "Jos sull lysti on". Take a look at the Finnish lyrics of this song!

Vappu 1.5. – May Day – Finnish Vocabulary

May 1, 2021

Finnish Celebrations

On the first of May we celebrate VAPPU, ie. May Day. Vappu is a joyful occasion filled with lots of fun, food and beverages. Learn more!

Visiting People – Käydä kylässä – Finnish Vocabulary

April 3, 2021

Vocabulary Phrases

Visiting people in Finland is subject to some unsaid rules and etiquette. Click to read some cultural info and useful vocabulary phrases!

Housing in Finland – Finnish Culture and Vocabulary

January 16, 2021

Finnish Culture

This article contains vocabulary and cultural background information related to housing in Finland. Learn about common living arrangements!

Petteri Punakuono – Finnish Christmas Song Analyzed

December 20, 2020

Finnish Song Lyrics

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rendeer is an Christmas classic. This article analyzes the Finnish version of this song, called Petteri Punakuono!