Often ranked the happiest country in the world, Finland is known for some unique traditions, like love of saunas and the ...

Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country's culture. Here are seven surprising facts about the country.

Traditionally semi-nomadic reindeer herders, the Sámi people have a deep cultural connection to Arctic nature in Norway and ...

The long, cold winters in Finland have given rise to a unique culture of activities. Traditional and modern activities ...

Her five-month journey was an eye-opening adventure that highlighted the beauty of Finnish culture, people, and traditions. One of the most memorable experiences for Genta was celebrating Vappu, ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Journalist Mwangi Maina at a public sauna in Finland. [Mwangi Maina, Standard] Feeling ...

China Media Group (CMG) broadcast the 2025 Spring Festival Gala on 28 January, Chinese New Year’s Eve. Known as "Chunwan," ...

In a land of 5.5 million people, Finnish-language culture is vulnerable to the overwhelming dominance of English. The right-wing government’s plans to slash arts spending risk further stifling ...

Finnish folks love attempting to predict the future on New Year’s, and a tradition that still occurs is tin casting. Participants get a small cast of tin in the shape of a tiny horseshoe to ...