Tonight, it was unfortunately our last meeting. We decided for our last meeting to bake some Christmas cookies and some Joulutorttu. I had never baked gingerbread cookies and joulutorttu before, so I was really excited.
After we baked the Christmas cookies we decorated them with our self-made glace and some candies. The joulutorttu and most of the Christmas cookies turned out really good!
Because we were in such a Christmas mood we talked about words related to this amazing holiday.
| English | Finnish | Dutch |
| Christmas | Joulu | Kerstmis |
| Merry Christmas | Hyvää Joulua | Zalig kerstfeest |
| Ginger bread | Pipari | Peperkoek |
| Christmas tree | Joulukuusi | Kerstboom |
| Santa Claus | Joulupukki | Kerstman |
| Snow | Lumi | Sneeuw |
| Mistletoe | Mistelinoksa | Maretak |
| Christmas lights | Jouluvalot | Kerstverlichting |
| Candle | Kynttilä | Kaars |
| Pre-Christmas party | Pikkujoulut | Pre Kerstfeest |
| Christmas decoration | Joulukoriste | Kerstversiering |
| Presents | Lahjat | Cadeaus |
| Chocolate | Suklaa | Chocolade |
| Snowman | Lumiukko | Sneeuwpop |
| Reindeer | Poco | Rendier |
| Sleigh | Reki | Slee |
| Christmas market | Joulutori | Kerstmarkt |
| Jingle bells | Kulkuset | Rinkelende bellen |
I have to say that this course was totally what I expected! I learned a lot about the Finnish culture and language and that was my goal. It was also really nice to teach about my culture, because not a lot of people know a lot about the Dutch culture. Thanks Elisa for the really nice and fun meetings and for teaching me about the Finnish culture! Now it’s almost time to celebrate Christmas so I wish everyone a Hyvää Joulua!
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