Finnish Celebrations Archives

Itsenäisyyspäivä 6.12. – Finnish Independence Day

December 4, 2021

The 6th of December is Finland's Independence Day: ITSENÄISYYSPÄIVÄ! Learn vocabulary and cultural information related to this national holiday!

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!

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!

Finnish Easter Vocabulary – Hyvää pääsiäistä!

April 10, 2020

Finnish Celebrations

Learn some Finnish easter vocabulary as well as some information of how Finns celebrate Easter! Learn about VIRPOMINEN and much more!

Suomen kielen päivä – Hyvää Agricolan päivää! 9.4.

April 9, 2020

Finnish Celebrations

Hyvää Agricolan päivää! On the 9th of April, Finland celebrates the "day of the Finnish language". Agricola can be considered the father of written Finnish. Find out why!

Christmas in Finland – Joulu Suomessa – Vocabulary

December 20, 2019

Finnish Celebrations

Hyvää joulun odotusta! Hyvää joulua! Learn some vocabulary related to Christmas in Finland, including Christmas traditions and foods!