Immersed in Finland’s Sauna Culture I Found My Way Home
“Last summer, just after turning 50, I gave myself a kind of permission I’d never granted before. I rented a small cottage by a lake in southern Finland, moved in with my dog for nearly four months, and lit the wood-fired sauna each evening. Then I stepped into the heat, followed by the cool embrace of the lake, only to return to warmth again. It was the first time in more than 30 years that I spent an entire season in the country where I was born.” More: The Sauna Life
Terva Leijona: For those craving intensity beyond black licorice, how about tar?
“Terva Leijona, or Tar Lions, are tar-flavored licorice pastilles. First sold in 1933, the retro herbal confection is particularly beloved by older Finns. Even though Tar Lions are a product of ancient tradition, Finnish people of all ages are proud to call the bitter sweet a unique part of their culture.”
This Finnish Hotel Might Be One of the Best Places to See the Northern Lights in the Country—and It Has Just 10 Igloos
Sprawled out on a 19th-century farm outside of Levi, Finland (one of the country’s most popular ski resorts), Reindeer Manor is comprised of several historic farm outbuildings and 10 free-standing igloos.
FFTC and FACA to Merge!
The Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities (FFTC) board is pleased and excited to share with you the plans underway for the merger of FFTC and Finnish American Cultural Activities (FACA). The two groups have collaborated and organized events for the Twin Cities Finnish community for more than a year, building on their similar missions and interests. FACA members unanimously approved plans for the merger at their March program.