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One of the major Nordic countries situated in Northern Europe, Finland is particularly famous for their rich heritage and culture. Valentine’s Day in Finland, is celebrated with unparalleled gala carnivals and festivities happening in the major cities and towns of the country. |
Finnish Valentine’s Day is better known as ‘Ystavanpaiva’ which invariably means ‘Friendship Day’. In fact, Valentine’s Day in Finland, is celebrated as a day dedicated to the celebration of the beautiful bond of friendship.It’s believed that the people of Finland began celebrating Valentine’s Day, only towards the end of 1980’s. Unlike other countries Valentine’s Day tradition in Finland, are marked by a difference since the romantic content of the very event is missing here, as the natives of Finland view this occasion as a time to sent across gifts, chocolates and flowers to their friends and remembering their loved ones.
Also special games like ‘Rusettiluistelu’ or ribbon skating are organized at the capital city of Helsinki, drawing huge young crowds. Certain special recipes like cakes, Kalakukko and gravlax are prepared and feasted by the whole family
With the short passage of time, the Valentine’s Day celebrations in Finland have become quite popular, with Finnish people following like their counterparts in other parts of the Europe. Tourists in large numbers flock to the various Valentine’s Day romantic destinations in Finland like the famous Finnish Lakeland, Valamo Monastery and Retretti Art Center in Punkaharju. Thus, Valentine’s Day in Finland presents a unique blend of traditional and modern practices.
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