Blogit

Christmas Panic Approaching – Remember This!

As Christmas draws near, panic tends to strike. Is everything ready? Is everything tip-top, corners scrubbed, and casseroles prepared? Everything should be more finished, tidier, and “just right.” Meanwhile, the to-do list grows longer, even though this time of year our souls long to slow down.

Continue reading

article

It Is Talking to Me…A Winter Journey with Shamanic Drums

The snowshoes crunch on the frost-covered snow. The old path through the forest has nearly vanished after last night’s snowstorm, and I can only see occasional depressions in the snow to guide my way. There’s no danger of getting lost, however; I’ve traversed this forest strip so many times that I could almost navigate it blindfolded. The snow is already over half a metre deep, so I take care not to slip off the path, which happens if one steps from the compacted base into the soft snow.

Continue reading

Blogit

A Spruce-Induced Spark: Our Whimsical Journey to an Enchanted Finnish Farmstead

Well, well, well, what a jolly adventure this turned out to be! Picture this, dear reader: there I was, minding my own business, when suddenly I found myself absolutely smitten with a charming old farmstead by the shores of Lake Pyyvesi. Now, let me tell you, it wasn’t your average holiday cottage search – oh no, this was something altogether more magical.

Continue reading

kokko
article

Midsummer Celebration in Finland: Embracing Mystical Traditions

Midsummer, known as Juhannus in Finland, is one of the most beloved and widely celebrated holidays in our country. Falling around the summer solstice, usually between the 20th and 26th of June, Midsummer marks the longest day of the year and the arrival of the much-awaited summer season. It is a time when we Finns come together to embrace nature, enjoy the outdoors, and partake in age-old traditions.

Continue reading