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Why to celebrate Halloween when we have our own traditions?

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Halloween is not a big thing in Finland, but it is trying to be. And I don't understand why.

Finnish folklore and the creation of Milky Way

September 9, 2022May 8, 2023 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Finns are often said to be "connected to nature". These Finnish folk traditions and folklore I talk about circle around trees.

Writing and writing – Trying to find time to write

September 2, 2022August 24, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

There just seems to be too little time in the week when there is so much you have to do and even more things you want to do!

Never tried before – Literary quote

June 4, 2022May 27, 2022 / Sirri / Leave a comment

Pippi Longstocking was a brave and wise girl and she went to circus once...

Hat for the statue and picnic at a park – My cap’s first May Day

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

I had never worn my graduation cap on May Day - it is a Finnish tradition that I had missed due to living abroad. It is not just any kind of hat though.

I was going to Russia – Shaming people or culture won’t help

March 11, 2022March 12, 2022 / Sirri / 2 Comments

Having to cancel my plans to travel to St Petersburg is not worth complaining about when you think of all the people in Russia trying to balance with the current situation

National dress skiing – aka, car in a ditch

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 / Sirri / 1 Comment

I tried to take part in National Dress Skiing, but nature and cars were against me. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to drive at all.

Midwinter magic

January 8, 2022 / Sirri / 6 Comments

Midwinter magic in pictures. Snow makes everything brighter and more elegant. Winter in Finland is beautiful.

Expat, repatriate, returnee – Thoughts on life in between countries

November 8, 2021November 3, 2021 / Sirri / 8 Comments

Moving between countries is not always easy. You might get too attached to the temporary home when you should pack your bags. Personal thoughts on life abroad, in between and home.

Penny-bun, Boletus edulis, Herkkutatti

September 18, 2021September 12, 2021 / Sirri / Leave a comment

I use my English mushroom book alongside the Finnish one because, for some reason, I want to learn the names in English as well.

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