Finland is famous for being the Happiest Country in the World. Finland is known for example saunas, reindeer, and the Santa Claus village.
Finns often seem quiet and closed. The Finnish self-esteem is only that they don’t want to bring themselves out or make a number of themselves.
Finland is a country of extremes and contrasts; cold and dark winters opposite of warm and light summers.
There are four seasons in Finland: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. All seasons are different. The weather and nature are very different in different seasons and they are slightly different in different parts of Finland.
Winter is a long, cold, and dark season. Lakes are also usually frozen. In Lapland, the sun doesn’t rise for more than 50 days.
The Finnish summer is short but it is very bright. In Lapland, the sun doesn’t set for more than 70 days.
Nature is very important to Finns. I enjoy spending my time in nature – summertime by camping or picking berries and mushrooms and winter by skating and skiing. In my country is everyman’s rights which means that people have free access rights in nature, they don’t need usually the landowner’s promise to activities.
There are many lakes, rivers, and sea areas in Finland. These are very strongly reflected in Finnish culture. Many artists for example painters, musicians, and writers have been inspired by water because it’s a strong element.
Sauna is an important part of Finnish culture. It is a space that is usually heated to a temperature of about 80-110 degrees for sweating. Sauna is for having a wash and relaxing place where I can spend time quiet and peace. Many Finns swim freestyle swimming, which means swimming in an opening made in the ice. The water temperature is around zero. In Finland open-air swimming has always been part of the sauna tradition.
Equality, trust, honesty, and nature are values that are very important to me. In Finnish society, everyone is equal and must be treated fairly. Finnish women go to work even if they have children. Men and women are both responsible for the care of the children and the home.
Honestly is appreciated in Finland. It is very important to keep your promises and tell the truth. In Finland, looking someone in the eye communicates when you talk to others, that you are being honest towards that person. Usually, it is uncommon to show your emotions in public.
Finns have an exceptionally large space of their own, and they don’t like it if strangers get too close. Finnish society encourages young people to become independent.
It is difficult for many non-Finns to understand Finnish culture and character, as it differs greatly from other nationalities. Despite all the strangeness of Finns, I love being Finnish.
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