In Finland lighting candles on Christmas Eve in memory of those who have passed on is a deep-rooted tradition.
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According to a Finnish proverb, midwinter is karhu kylkeänsä kääntää, meaning “when the bear rolls over onto his other side.” This week, Yoopers are celebrating this milestone at Heikinpäivä.
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As the chill of winter sets in, there’s nothing like the feel of wooly socks to keep our feet warm and toasty.
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In the U.P. many homes are heated with wood stoves and cutting and stacking the fuel for a cold, snowy winter is a necessary chore.
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