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Category Archives: Traditions
Happy New Year 2013!
After hibernating away from the blog sphere for some time: Happy New Year!
I have come to admit that I just might be one of those people who really need to remind themselves to notice all the good around us. That was of course the reason for starting this blog … Read the rest
Cottage life in Finland
Dear Reader.
It has been the hottest beginning of June since… well, forever I think. Finland is basking in the sun and the temperature in my hometown is a lofty 27 C today evening. And it is 7.30 pm. The sun is shining still into our garden and life is … Read the rest
Happy Vappu!
Happy Vappu! Or in more common term world wide: Happy May 1st!
Vappu is an important Finnish tradition since it is one of the few festivities where the whole nation is participating in more or less carnival style. Well, at least we are all decorating with streamers and balloons, people … Read the rest
Palm Sunday
As is proper with a blog taking inspiration from Xmas inspired joyful feelings, I truly love traditions. In our household anything can become “we have always done this” after just one go. If not traditionalized by me then Jr. or Ms. Teen can always be counted on to remember even … Read the rest
Two candles on the window sill
On December 6th our nation holds the celebration for independence. We are a small nation in the past ruled by the Swedes and the Russians. As the world history entered the turbulence in the beginning of the 20th century, Finland was given the chance to claim independence. And … Read the rest
Xmas Calendar 2010
December 1st
Happy December! The mornings and evenings are dark in our part of the world but I love the way lights can bring a wonderful scene out of darkness. Our gazebo is dressed up in blue this year.
What do You wish for Xmas?
December 2nd
Let’s make this … Read the rest
What to collect for the baby?
When Ms. Teen was born, I wanted to start a collection of figurines for her. Now that I have been writing this blog I totally understand how that came about. As we have discovered, I am a collector at heart. Just never fully realized it before.
There are nowadays ample … Read the rest
Xmas magazines – road to new decor?
The Xmas magazine offer for this year is out. This is another tradition and collection habit I have. What makes this even more special is that I do it with my Mom. There is a magazine in Finland that publishes a Xmas edition each year. Actually a while back they … Read the rest
